Does anybody know how to help with writer's block?

whispers • 25 January 2015 at 10:44 PM

I'm in such a dilemma right now. I'm supposed to be posting the next chapter of my fanfic soon, but, I have no clue what to write. As in, I have the chapter planned out, but I can't seem to find the way to write it.

Do any fellow writers have any suggestions?

pokewolfkyuubi • 25 January 2015 at 10:51 PM

@whispers
Hmmm....try listening to music maybe? That helps me sometimes.

werewolf • 25 January 2015 at 11:00 PM

@Whispers
It might help if you draw what you want to happen or try and visualise it like it is a movie then just write what you see.
Hope this helps 😊

shirona • 25 January 2015 at 11:15 PM

@whispers
Take a walk, air your mind. Re-watch a few episodes your fanfic is based on, watch a movie you normally find inspirational, look at some fanart posted on deviantart, do whatever you normally do to find inspiration...

But! Sometimes I find that when I have writer's block, simply a break from writing in general is needed and before I knew it, I was back to writing again.

cafe • 26 January 2015 at 1:28 PM

@Whispers

There are a few things I do

1) Don't push it. If your mind isn't giving you anything, than you're probably run dry. You probably need to take a moment to rest your brain. Maybe you need inspiration. Close your eyes, listen to music, and see what comes to you.

2) Write. Don't worry about the content, what it's over, or who it's on. Just write. Write whatever pops into your mind, and just go with it. Usually that's what helps me, writing whatever pops into my mind until I... well, get the juices flowing per say.

Really, just don't push yourself. That's the worst thing you can do.

if it doesn't come to you, it doesn't come to you. Wait it out, and try again later. But don't force yourself.

whispers • 26 January 2015 at 1:31 PM

@cafe

Thanks ^^ Hopefully writing some random monologues will help me get going!

cafe • 26 January 2015 at 1:33 PM

@Whispers

heh

Just don't force yourself and it will eventually come!

I get writers block all the time, don't worry.