One thing all writers have to deal with at some time or another is lack of inspiration or writer’s block. I’ve come up with some ways that usually get me out of that little sticky situation and I thought I would share them with you all!
RELAX
1). Do something relaxing, whether that means taking a walk, running a bath, watching a movie, listening to music, or reading a book. Anything that relaxes you and gets your mind on whatever scene you happen to be stuck on.
CREATE INSPIRATION
2). Find something to inspire you. If you haven’t before, I suggest making a playlist specific to your story or specific to a certain character. What is the theme song or what is a song that makes you think of this character when they’re feeling sad or happy? Pinterest is another place to find inspiration. I know a lot of people think of it as a place for moms and recipes, but it can be a place to gather pictures and quotes that inspire you to think about your characters and scenes. It can also be a great way to see what your fellow writers are up to! (I just put together a Pinterest for writer specific purposes last night if you want to check it out).
TRY PROMPTS
3). Prompts are your friend! You can ask a friend for a prompt or google one yourself but either way a prompt can really get the juices flowing. Write something completely different than what you’re working on, something silly, something fun, or write something about your current characters in a very different scenario from the one you’re stuck on. It gets your mind off of what you’re doing and what you’re frustrated with but it also keeps you writing.
Those are my ways of getting unstuck, what about you?
Beverly Anne Michel 