A few weeks ago I talked about the struggles of writing. I know that I myself have encountered a ton throughout my time as an aspiring writer. So here are some ways that I've found help me overcome my writer's block! Exercise Exercise gets your creative juices flowing. My brain always seems to be a little clearer when I exercise, especially if I start my day with 15-30 minutes of yoga or a brisk walk. So even when I exercise, I don't necessarily do a ton of intense workouts. I would much rather do calmer, meditative things that help me clear my mind. This helps to free up my creativity and let my mind wander. As it does so, my writer's block seems to just melt away. Alcohol No, I'm not saying to go out and get drunk, but (if you are of legal age), drinking a glass or two of wine can really help drop any walls you have. I know personally, alcohol seems to take away my filters that I normally have, and I start saying anything that comes to mind. Though that isn't always a great thing around other people, as I write it is wonderful. While I write, I love to have a glass of wine to sip, then I go through and make all the necessary edits later. Forget what others think Don't think about how you think others will react. Likely, you're writing in order to get something out that you think needs said, so don't think about what others might say about your writing. Just write, edit later, and don't worry about how others will react. The more real and vulnerable you can be, the better the writing will come out. Just be yourself and say what needs to be said! Don't edit yourself Especially if you are writing an initial draft, DO NOT WORRY ABOUT EDITS. I'm absolutely awful at this. I want everything to be perfect, but really, it's better for me to word vomit and just get through my story. Then I can come back later and make all of the necessary edits. Unfortunately, I'm still working on this particular skill, and I'm going to try and challenge myself to do better. The more editing I feel inclined to do, the slower I become and the more trapped I feel in my writing. Talk to People Throughout my day, talking to people and interacting with others always helps me to gain new ideas for my books. Whether it is personalities I want to put into my characters or situations from other's lives that I want to use, talking to people really can help me gain new ideas and get past some of the blocks that I'm experiencing at that time. People watch Don't just talk to others, but just watch interactions. Sometimes you can get little glimpses into their lives and see bits and pieces of characters you want to create or characteristics you would love to use. Or you see a look between a married couple and you can still see the sparks of love in their eyes after years of marriage. Or you see a habit or tick that you want to incorporate. There are endless ways to gain ideas and run past your block by just observing the world around you. Read! By reading other's works, you can get ideas as well. Even if it is just getting a feel for a voice or character that you like, it can really help you get past writer's block. I love to just continue reading because it helps keep my writing ideas and juices flowing. Reading and writing just helps me to "exercise" my creative muscles and keep me going and writing.
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