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Noticing Newbies: August 17, 2011 Issue [#4560]

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Noticing Newbies


 This week: Beating Writer's Block
  Edited by: Sara♥Jean Author IconMail Icon
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Beating Writer's Block


Have you ever had those times where you sit down, you WANT to write, and nothing seems willing to come out of those fingertips and onto the keyboard, or out of the tip of that pen or pencil to get onto the paper? Staring at a blank page is even more daunting, and doesn't help one bit. What's worse about these times, is that they're not few and far between - in fact, they can last days, weeks, or even months if we can't seem to kick our muse into submission and begin giving us ideas again.

The good news is that there are several ways to jump start our brains. Different methods work for different people, but everyone can find at least one that works - they may just need to look for a while.

References offered by WdC

Our beloved Writing.Com already offers a few ways to jump start that muse. Let me go ahead and share some site-based ideas with you:

Writing Resources -> Writing Prompts
On the left side of your screen, you will see a link to Writing Resources. One of the several things listed is Writing Prompts. You can either add your own writing prompts into the already large list, or you can refresh the page and get some new writing prompts, continuing that until you find one that interests you. WdC also puts out an iPhone and Android app for writing prompts, and those can be used "on the go", so to speak. *Smile* They just might have the new idea perfect for jump-starting your flow of thinking again.

Read Other People's Stories
While it seems odd, sometimes an author can glean ideas (their OWN ideas, hopefully) while reading the stories of others. Specific nuances of a story or character can trigger a reaction in your own brain that just allows you to take off running. Luckily, Writing.Com has a very large amount of stories to choose from in this manner.

Review Other People's Stories
When all other kinds of writing fail, try offering a review to someone. It gets your mind working and your fingers typing, even if it isn't the creative sort of writing you may have been looking for. It's a start, and it can certainly lead to awesome solutions! You get the benefit of feeling good about helping another author, and you get something down on a page. That story may come later, it may take a bit more effort, but the important part is to GET WRITING... by whatever means necessary.

Keep A Blog
Blogging has become more and more popular amongst all generations, and all walks of life. You can pretty much find a blog about anything you'd like on the internet - food, gadgets, relationships, or just someone documenting their own daily events - whether interesting or not. It is another form of journaling, albeit a much more public one, and it also gets the fingers moving toward getting some ideas out on a page. Not to mention... blogging is awesome because sometimes frustrations can be let out in that manner. A mind clear of frustrations sometimes finds it easier to write.


These are just SOME ways to combat Writer's Block (your muse taking a vacation). In the Ask and Answer section, I'm asking you for some other ways, both on and off the site, you find useful in getting rid of your own blocks. I'd love to hear from you. *Smile* Feel free to submit with the box at the bottom of the page.


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How do you jump-start your muse when it just won't seem to cooperate and give you ideas? OR What would you be willing to try differently in an attempt to get your muse working again.

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