Writer's block seems to be a considerable problem beginners struggle with.
Some writers of all levels experience this phenomena from time to time.
Writer's block can hinder your writing no matter what genre you write in.
You sit with a blank notepad for an hour, or stare at that seemingly forever-blinking cursor on your screen.
As a freelance writer or author, you have deadlines to meet.
You have to write, but the block is stopping you.
The cause could be a number of things, such as stress, lack of idea stimulation, and many more.
If you can get to the cause of your writer's block, you can solely cure it.
You may never experience it again! Try to find what causes your writer's block, and go from there.
Here are 5 tips and tricks that may help you in the meantime: 1.
Take Notes: Take a notepad and writing utensil or two with you everywhere you go.
You can carry it in your pocket, purse, or briefcase.
When an idea hits when you are away from home, you can whip out your notepad and jot it down before the idea leaves you.
Make sure you pull over in your car should you get an idea driving.
You could also use a digital recorder to record your thoughts and ideas if you are better by speaking, and can afford one.
Some are quite expensive.
You could also use an old-fashioned cassette recorder.
Whichever way works best for you is the way to go! 2.
Brainstorm: Sit somewhere comfortable.
It could be at home, in a caf?, park - just as long as it is somewhere you feel peaceful and safe.
Take your laptop, a notepad, or your recorder and start brainstorming.
Just let it flow out of you.
Do not think about what you are thinking, just write it or say it.
You can edit out the others later.
Depending on what project you are working on, exactly what you are brainstorming will be different.
No one else will see it, so just jot everything down! 3.
Write! Just write - anything.
Write about your first day of school, your first pet, how you met your spouse, having your child?anything.
Just write anything that comes to mind.
Don't worry about grammar, or how your story is sounding.
Just write! This will help get your brain into the mode you want.
4.
Do Something Else: Take a break.
Take a walk, exercise, play a game, watch your favorite show, take a nap, etc.
Do something else for a little while, and if you can, take a day off.
Sometimes taking yourself away from writing altogether can help when you go back to that blank page or blinking cursor.
5.
Read: Ah, the study of the work we do.
Pick up your favorite book, or one you have been meaning to read.
Curl up on the couch or your bed, and have a great read.
It doesn't matter what kind of book, and it doesn't have to be in the genre in which you write.
Keep practicing ways to get rid of writer's block, and you may quickly discover yourself questioning how you once let it control you!