How do I prevent "writers' block"?

Question

My twin sister was wondering the same thing.

Answer 1

Just write. The grocery list. The to do list. How you feel about the weather forecast. Write down what you see happening through your window. Write down your reactions to the evening news. Write about the best glass of lemonade you ever drank (with or without the rum). Write down descriptions of your home, your sofa, your bathroom. Then put in a stranger and how would they react to you, your family, your home and just start streaming.

Answer 2

When I get writers block I start writing my complaints about writing. I'll write about what is stopping me from writing or how I am having problems getting a thought put into written words. I might attack the entire work or just one element of it. After I moan and complain for about five minutes, I read over what I wrote and see if there is a kernel of an idea I can use to get me going again. If I still am stuck I walk away and come back to it later. Sometimes putting my mind on something else first gets me fresh enough to start writing again.

Answer 3

All of us suffer from Writer's Block at one moment or another. It's normal. As a teacher, may I suggest you make a "Quick- Write Web"? It's a visual aid which helps many students. It's easy. Simply draw a circle in the middle of a blank notebook page. Write your topic inside the circle. Then, using that as your center, draw 6 lines out (like legs on a spider). Label each leg with one different word: WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY, BECAUSE. Circle these labels. These are your starting points. Underneath each of these labels, write a minimum of ONE WORD to go with each label. You will surprise yourself. You may want to add more detail, here or there. Try plugging in some descriptive adjectives later. Remember your 5 senses? Taste, touch, smell, hearing, sight? Try to add some sense- words into your writing. Wow, that's when your writing will really come alive. You may want to invest in a Thesaurus which will breathe life into your writing. Or you can always go to thesaurus.com online. When you write don't be afraid to add and delete words, sentences, or paragraphs. Nothing has to be carved in stone! All good writers make changes. Ask yourself, is this what "I really want to say"? If not, what word or idea should I add, delete, or expand upon? Your writing should sound like you. That is, it has a voice. It's YOU talking...only on paper. As you write, every so often, go back and reread what you've written. This is important because it keeps your writing "on track" instead of meandering. It's like a chef in the kitchen. He doesn't test-taste his cooking ONLY at the end. He taste it THROUGHOUT his cooking. This way he can stop and think, "Hmmm...this is pretty good, but I think it needs a little more...". Try to enjoy writing. Once you get into it, it can be fun. Before you know it, your simple labels from the beginning of your writing will have expanded into sentences... paragraphs.... then pages. Are you and your sister "readers"? If you have not hooked into a good author yet, check out your library. There's so many good books out there which exemplify what writing , thought, and emotion is all about. When you have "a good read", or as I like to refer to, an author who "takes you places", it can strongly influence your writing. Start off with a subject you can connect to. (Hobbies, subjects, family issues, social issues, celebrities, art, music, etc.) If you need help finding something ask your librarian. They can be quite helpful. Good luck!

Answer 4

Unfortunately, there is nothing to prevent it. Sometimes the creative rivers have dry seasons. Sometimes life's situations can bring it on; yet, the irony is that there will be some situation in life which will also open the floodgates again. Don't fight it. Don't force it. Forcing it will only make things worse, you will get discouraged and disappointed. Review what you've already done and just keep putting one foot in front of the other. Your natural passion and creativity will flow again.

Answer 5

Read the works of others, it will give you inspiration and prevent writers block.

Answer 6

Easier said than done, is to remove yourself and your mind from the problem and entertain yourself with another task, letting your mind roam on other thoughts, your thoughts will soon return to where they belong. I believe writers block is only your mind telling you to take a brake, give it a chance to "reboot". let the sub-conscience mind work over the problem for awhile.

Answer 7

Jog your mind. Think of a word and start writing whatever pops into your head, no matter how silly. If you are having trouble with schoolwork, take a break and regroup. Looking at your work with a fresh pair of eyes always helps.

Answer 8

it isn't so much preventing as what do you do after it occurs.

if you habitually write each day, even if later you must re-write and/or remove the writing at a later date, you can help yourself to experiment with all sorts of choices in your writing.

write about anything. write about nothing and what nothing is to you. write about the superlatives of life and the extraordinary moments.

make everything an invitation to write!

Answer 9

They say the best thing you can do is force yourself to write a little each day, even if it's just for a half-hour or a certain number of words.

Answer 10

Well, you could try visiting different sceneries and events which suits the topic u want to write about. Maybe u'll get some ideas