Banish Writer's Block: 10 Proven Methods

Banish Writer's Block: 10 Proven Methods 01 Set a regular writing time This trains your mind to get into 'writing mode' when you sit down to write. Read the writers Moments of humour or insight might spark many ideas and associations. love 02 you Read good books on writing 03 Eg. 'Steering the Craft' by Ursula le Guin and 'The Art of Fiction' by John Gardner. Take 5 minutes to just write 04 Even if lost for words, take five to write down every fleeting thought or idea. Create tangible goals 05 Break your writing task into goals and reward when reached for motivation. Write badly Write badly for your first draft. Giving yourself licence eases crippling doubts. 06 Mix it 07 up Still stuck? Skip sections or write scenes or chapters in reverse. Use mind mapping Write your current ideas at the centre of a page then branch other ideas out. 08 09 Change location If you have a fixed writing space move somewhere else and see if this helps. Make writing dates Set up date with a writer friend to meet and both write in a shared, quiet space. 10 NOW NOVEL Read 4 more block-beating methods: http://www.nownovel.com/blog/banish-writers-block/