Writer’s block can come on because of stress, outside distractions or a fear of failure, but sometimes it strikes for no obvious reason and always seems to be at the worst possible time. You find yourself staring at a blank page or screen trying to come up with ideas for your latest project, getting more and more frustrated because nothing good enough is spring to mind.
Today I’m sharing my tips for getting your creative juices flowing again. These activities probably won’t result in a big writing epiphany, but they’re designed to get you to play and experiment with ideas, which should put you in a more creative frame of mind.
Wordplay
Get a piece of paper and fold it in half long ways. On one side write a word and on the other side write a word that means the opposite- for example light and dark, rich and poor, happy and sad. Underneath one of the words, write some simple sentences about what the word means to you or how it makes you feel. Then turn it over. Keep the paper folded so you can’t see what’s on the other side. Then do the same for the second word. After that, unfold the paper and read everything line by line from right to left. It doesn’t matter if it doesn’t make sense, but sometimes it turns out to be the start of an interesting poem.
Get Outdoors
Instead of writing at your desk get outside and surround yourself with nature. Sit down on the grass and write about everything around you-the sights, the smells, the sounds, etc. Get out and do something active like running or swimming and you might find it gives you an energy boost that will enhance your creativity.
Be Inspired by Art and Music
Make Faces
Reflect on Your Dreams
Treat Writing Like a Job
Helpful Resources
Idea Generators
The Randomizer Novel Rescue Companion
Novel Emergency Matrix
Story Idea Generator
Idea Generator
Creativity Tools
Springhole.net
Articles
Tools for Curing Writer’s Block
How to Eliminate Writer’s Block Forever
Prompts
writingfix.com
List of writing prompt websites
Creative Writing Prompts
Writing and Blogging Prompts
Inspiration
Fifteen Craft Exercises for Writers
Forgotten Bookmarks
Post Secret
Before you go…
Have you ever suffered from writer’s block? What are your favourite ways to get in touch with your creativity?
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