Ways I overcome Writer's Block
Remedies that cost money
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1) The Writer's Block: 786 Ideas to Jump-Start Your Imagination by Jason Rekulak - This remedy is literally a block full of writing block techniques to . . . well, "jump start-your imagination". In it you'll find: writing challenges, spark words and writing topics. All of which are designed to get you writing on anything in hopes you will begin to write something. Just randomly pick a spot in the block and begin writing based on the technique. Either a challenge to overcome, a word to spark an idea or a topic to write about. Amazon link.
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2) The Writer's Toolbox: Creative Games and Exercises for Inspiring the 'Write' Side of Your Brain by Jamie Cat Callan - This remedy is a box full of writing tools to help get you into the writing mood. In it you'll find tools for: the first sentence, transitions, story arcs, and protagonist ideas. Follow the instruction book and by the time your down, you'll be well on your way to breaking that writer's block fever. Amazon link.
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Remedies that don't cost money
1) Writing in a journal/blog: I find that writing in a journal or online blog helps me get the creative juices flowing because, at the end of the day, I'm writing. And that's what matters most.
2) Book clubs: One of the first things any established writer will tell you is to read. Read as much as you can, specifically in the genre of writing you are targeting for your own style. Reading helps you understand structure, vocabulary, plot, and so forth. It also helps you see what’s popular, what are the types of books readers are reading and editors are publishing. Along this line, I say not only read as many books as you can, but find ways to discuss them with other readers. This is why I will join books club.
Book clubs are a great way to see what other readers think about the books that interest me. I can discover what some people think work and don’t work when it comes to the story and plot. It can help me understand what to avoid or what to try and learn more about with my own writing.
3) RPG games: Until about 7 years ago, I never played a Roll Playing Game (RPG). Since then, I have enjoyed building characters for the various games I've been involved in. Characters that I loved so much, I wanted to right books about them. Then I created my own campaign. It was basically me world building. Establishing world rules and characters that my players interact with. I was so inspired by this campaign, I wanted to write it into a book. When I started roll playing, I never thought it would be inspiring for my writing. I'm glad I was wrong.
2) Book clubs: One of the first things any established writer will tell you is to read. Read as much as you can, specifically in the genre of writing you are targeting for your own style. Reading helps you understand structure, vocabulary, plot, and so forth. It also helps you see what’s popular, what are the types of books readers are reading and editors are publishing. Along this line, I say not only read as many books as you can, but find ways to discuss them with other readers. This is why I will join books club.
Book clubs are a great way to see what other readers think about the books that interest me. I can discover what some people think work and don’t work when it comes to the story and plot. It can help me understand what to avoid or what to try and learn more about with my own writing.
3) RPG games: Until about 7 years ago, I never played a Roll Playing Game (RPG). Since then, I have enjoyed building characters for the various games I've been involved in. Characters that I loved so much, I wanted to right books about them. Then I created my own campaign. It was basically me world building. Establishing world rules and characters that my players interact with. I was so inspired by this campaign, I wanted to write it into a book. When I started roll playing, I never thought it would be inspiring for my writing. I'm glad I was wrong.
