Okay, I know there's no such thing as 'writer's block' but it seems I've lost the ability to write well.

Question

Everytime I pick up a pen, either jumbled nonsensical sentences or horrible excuses for sentences are born. I used to be a respectable writer, but it's been a while since I've written anything. Any ideas on how to improve writing?

Answer 1

Yes! Write!
I read a quote somewhere once that changed the way I think about the passion for writing that we seem to share. The quote was simply... "You can't fix a blank page".
The point is to just write! Write what you know. What you feel. What you love. Write what no one else knows until you share it. Write about your passions, your hopes. Write about what means the most to you. Whatever it is... write! You can fix the grammar later.

Answer 2

Ummmmmm.... I would argue that there is indeed such a thing as "writers block".

What your getting when you write is your mind trying to focus on a particular point or thought. If your thoughts are jumbled...then so will your writing.

What I found works for me, is to first come up with an idea, then to type thoughts around that idea as though I were actually speaking to someone. I find that the best writing I do is in a narrative style. Try telling a story first. Then write down the story as if you were telling it to a friend. Then you can rewrite it with your own imbellishments.

Answer 3

Well maybe you just need to relax and let what you need to write come to you. I think there is such thing as writer's block cause you can't think of anything to write.

Answer 4

Well that depends--are you trying to write fiction, or non-fiction? Assuming your interests are in writing fiction, the technique that works for me is to simply watch TV with the sound off. Without the audio cues that come from speech and sound effects, your brain will start filling in the plot for you. You can use that as a launchpad for new ideas very easily!

Answer 5

Stop writting for a while like a few weeks maybe your to stressed to write. When you sit down to write you probably have a million things on your mind...take time out clear up your mind so you can full concentrate on your writing. What do you write?

Answer 6

read some other literature and think about how u would want to change a story. sometimes u can get good inspiration fm a dream that u have. the person who developed the helix which resembles modern day dna and what it looks like it came from a dream. to get better vocab u should read some books on it.

Answer 7

there is such a thing as writers block. You should learn to meditate or smoke weed that will help with your creative side

Answer 8

You need ot relax, take a bubble bath or a long walk, meditate, listen to music that relaxes you, your mind id creative when it is at peace. Too much stuff going on in your head journal and get it all out.

Answer 9

Bring your notebook outdoors, and write descriptions of all the people and things you see. That should get you going. Do it every day, till you get back on track.

Answer 10

Clear your mind...meditate or get out in nature. Creativity can't be forced, it has to flow naturally. Sometimes you just need a break from it.