Overall, when writer’s block strikes, I have one rule. Don’t stop writing. Even if it doesn’t make sense, or isn’t on your normal beat, or just seems dumb to you – don’t stop. Eventually an idea will come out of nowhere, but here are some ways to beat writer’s block:
- Compile a list of ideas
When you’re not blocked, make a list of ideas that will spark something when you are suffering from writer’s block.
2. Just make a list
Write a post like “5 Ways To Beat Writer’s Block” or “10 Relatable Things For People Who Love To Nap.” Sure, they’re cliché, but they keep you from missing weeks of blogging.
3. Journal
Write down your feelings or day to day activities or current thoughts often. Your brain might just be clogged up with daily life problems.
4. Read other blogs
It’s okay to draw inspiration from other bloggers, they probably do the same thing while reading your blog!
5. Listen to music
Music can bring up emotions you’ve tried to squash in the past, get your nostalgia on.
Comment below if you have other ways to beat writer’s block! Bloggers that are blocked (including me right now) can use all the help they can get.
I am going to try this
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Hope it helps 🙂
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Don’t forget to smile cause you matter.
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GREAT advice. I do the same thing; I make sure to write for at least 20 minutes a day, whether or not I “feel like it.”
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That’s great!! Recently I haven’t been in the mood to journal or none of the ideas on my list have sparked any inspiration but I need to do it even if I don’t really want to!
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Definitely! I’ve really been enjoying your posts lately though; I wouldn’t have known that if you hadn’t said anything. 🙂
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Thanks!! This week I can’t seem to find anything to write about, but hopefully inspiration will strike soon
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Utilize writing prompts! They have been a great help to me this year👍
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Where do you find your writing prompts? That sounds like a great idea!
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I subscribe to the wordpress daily prompts
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Good post
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Thanks 🙂
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Oh yes, I just force my muse back to work by offering chocolate and wine. Her name is Britney and she can be such a pain in the ass.
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hahaha I need to find out what my muse likes because I need her help right about now!
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Mine also likes Justin Bieber, oh the disgrace…
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Secrets out now lol
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I like all those ideas, especially music. Douglas Adams would have a bath.
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A bath is a good idea too!!
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Definitely! 😃😃😃
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Reblogged this on Don Massenzio's Blog.
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A very useful Post 🙂
(Apparently the most popular way to get yourself chosen for ‘Discover’ is to write list Posts……………. people love lists!)
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Thank you! I didn’t know that haha but I have noticed people like lists, mostly cause they don’t want to read long posts
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I make drafts whenever I have an idea so if I’m short inspiration I have something to go at.
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Me too! It helps unless I’m just not in the mood to write at all haha
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This is super helpful! Lists are my number one go-to help!
~ Kat ~
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Thanks! Lists are one of my favorites too 🙂
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awesome tips! I am Writing a post about writers block in the meantime, stay tuned to read.
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