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Acient J -> =MECH= Writer's Block (10/3/2011 14:45:42)

The unstoppable train has hit me hard. Even though I have three--probably more--projects that I could be working on, I cannot bring myself to write. Has anyone felt the same before? Well, that's a stupid question; of course writer's block has nested in the minds of many. What I'm more interested in is how you deal with it. Forcing yourself to write? Taking a break? A little at a time? Any advice is appreciated.



Dwelling Dragonlord -> RE: =MECH= Writer's Block (10/3/2011 14:54:34)

Ask for comments, seeing people who like your stories comment on them can be great motivation.



.Discipline -> RE: =MECH= Writer's Block (10/3/2011 14:59:59)

I don't really know what to say about writer's block...

:D



superjars -> RE: =MECH= Writer's Block (10/3/2011 17:00:37)

For me, the cure to writer's block has always been to take a step back, and do something full of wild, rampant creativity, whether that being creating a world, participating in an RP, doodling for an hour, playing with a graphics program, reading a book, telling someone a story you make up on the spot, etc. Really, anything that gets your creative juices flowing. In my opinion, writer's block comes from hitting a point where you aren't sure what to do next. This may mean that you haven't prepared far enough in advance for your story and are running low on ideas, or that you have met a character who you don't know enough about. So, doing a creativity session of taking your world, turning it upside down and shaking everything out so you can start to really understand your world is a good thing to do.

At least, this is what works for me. Hope it can help you.



Xirminator -> RE: =MECH= Writer's Block (10/3/2011 18:02:47)

Right now I'm going through a big one. Or maybe I'm going through a period of procrastination. Either way, when I see a blank page, I'm freaking out and quitting.

So, I'm taking a little break and looking for inspiration (watch TV series, read books, play video games with good stories or interesting worlds). That usually helps me.

It's working bit by bit, because the past week my urge to express myself in some way has re-appeared. Now, just need to find what to write.



Ultrapowerpie -> RE: =MECH= Writer's Block (10/3/2011 18:23:50)

I'm a moody writer. I have to be in the right mood to write. Why I haven't added a chapter to my story in 9 months. But I'm going to start soon, I can feel it :D



A Dreamer -> RE: =MECH= Writer's Block (10/4/2011 19:05:32)

@Ultra - Same, though it's only been about a month or two. I just can't bring myself to do it.

@Jars - That USUALLY works for me.



sysdragonfable -> RE: =MECH= Writer's Block (10/4/2011 21:13:54)

my greatest suggestion(and probably stupid) is go for a walk(bare with me...) walk for a little while, let your thougts just flow through your mind. think of something you like, remember it and keep it stored for later. think about the story or think about nothing(i think about chocolate cake) trust me, walking and letting your mind just flow naturally will eventually get past that writers block wall. You may also expierence
* weight lost
* foot pain
*deep hatred for me
*people giving awkward looks at you
*freezing feet(if condidtions are right)
*idiots almost hitting you with there car
*and freakishly wierd actions you normally dont see(the horror....)



Argeus the Paladin -> RE: =MECH= Writer's Block (10/10/2011 9:44:53)

Depending on what caused the writer's block in the first place, there are a number of ways we can go about curing it.

  • Put away your writing for a while, go do something you like and return in a while after you've been refreshed.
  • If real life is impairing your creativity, put away your writing and go take care of the source of grievance, THEN return and be a boss.
  • If your inspiration has run dry for some reason, some good music might cure it. I suggest Two Steps From Hell applied directly to your eardrum in massive quantity. [:)]



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