It can certainly feel like we are plunging into an abyss when our words, for whatever reason abandon us. They may disappear for a moment or for longer but take heart in knowing they will return – much like a whisper across our minds that we grasp with all our might and put ink to page. Have you any tricks you can share for writers block?
When your muse finally returned, what was it’s greeting? Did you stumble upon a character’s motivation? A story line took another route? That scene you were struggling with finally came into being?
I try a word or picture prompt that is totally unrelated to my current work and the switch in thinking has a magic effect. The struggle ceases and my creativity takes over rejoycing in its freedom once again. I compare it to a re-boot of a computer – clearing the old data and making space for new thoughts. When I finish this break away task I find my fresh perspective makes all the difference to my current WIP.
Why not try a prompt – there are many sites on the web to choose from but one of my favorites is www.wfscsherwoodpark.com.
Great suggestion – It can be as simple as stepping away from the big project and partaking in a small diversion. Refreshing!
I used to have these problems, but then I think I tamed my muse. Now we work together and she never leaves.
Thanks for your comment, Joe. I have also been fairly lucky with my muse but occasionaly she has me dwell in silence.
Happy writing.
If I can’t write, I go out and wander somewhere, anywhere. Then the words appear faster than I can scribble them down. But be careful not to take notes that you can’t read later!
Great post Mandy. Very timely for me. I usually take a walk or do some other activity. I also write something completely different.
Yes walkign seems to help me too. Thx for the comment.
Happy writing.
A small notebook is a writers best friend then?!
Awesome suggestions and much food for thought.