recantly i've been trying to write long storys that seem great in my head but after the 1st or 2nd page of writting i get major writers block ...
anybody know how to bust out of the blockade in my head? i've tryed many "remedies" but they dont seem to work
2006-09-02 13:39:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
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2006-09-02 20:31:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I find if I develop a story line at length in my head, I have already written it. Do you know what I mean? The creating of the story has already been done, already flowed on through.
So when I feel the story begin to develop, I write it then. Or I set it aside until I can sit down and write it. I don't let it develop until then. At least, I try not to let it.
A few things you can try:
Before you try to write, loosen up using some exercises, like a timed writing. (Pick any old thing or word, set a timer and just write whatever comes into your head about that thing for [x] number of minutes. Try 5 min.; 10 min. Keep it short.) I have had writing exercises develop into fuller stories or poems.
A lot of writers recommend just writing and writing no matter how bad and if the story is going to develop, you'll suddenly hit "the zone" and it'll develop.
If you tell stories better by talking, do that and record what you're saying. Then sit down and transcribe.
Good luck!
2006-09-02 13:50:30 · answer #2 · answered by lily2enme 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Try pacing yourself. Maybe only writing 1-2 pages a day. If that doesn't work you may try only working on parts of the story that motivate you at that time. Like sometimes I feel like writing a particular scene (I write screenplays) that may be towards the end of my story - so I just do it. When the feeling gets you, you just have to go with it.
I like to work on 2-3 stories at a time. Because for me each story represents a certain issue I'm addressing or a certain emotion I'm feeling. By having several different stories to work on, you have several different outlets and you never feel pressured.
2006-09-02 13:55:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 07:05:42 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking a walk or exercising. I've noticed that I come up with lots of ideas when I'm out walking.
2006-09-03 08:24:34 · answer #5 · answered by Breezy-E 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
flesh out your characters. make lists of who they are, how they grew up, their personalities. story board the story...draw scenarios of the sequence of events. try writing one of them for 45 minutes without stopping. don't edit, censor, just let the words flow, even if you stray.
2006-09-02 13:43:40 · answer #6 · answered by anastasia 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem sometimes, but I usually just force myself through it and revise later. Good luck!
2006-09-02 14:29:30 · answer #7 · answered by Beach Kid 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Stop writing. Live the story. Feel the story. Experience the reality of the story until you can no longer contain it and have to write it down.
2006-09-02 14:05:06 · answer #8 · answered by Dad 2 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Try reading other books to get ideas.
2006-09-02 13:48:14 · answer #9 · answered by Paradox3883 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋