Eliminating Writer’s Block The Easy Way

 I don’t care how good of a writer you think you are, but eventually, at some point you need to deal with a good old fashioned writer’s block. It’s going to be a major frustration. and that frustration is actually going to cause you to be more blocked. That block is going to cause you to use more frustrated which will cause more blocking.

You need to figure out a way to bust out of that feedback loop.

So let’s discuss a few ways while dealing with writer’s block, either how to avoid completely or if you do happen to get it, how to get rid of it.

Why Writer’s Block May Be A Good Thing

Writer’s block may not be a completely bad thing. Sometimes you’ll say to yourself, “This just isn’t working.” You’ll then stop, figure it out why, and delete what you’ve been doing. And then you’ll be able to go forward.

Sometimes you need to kill your darlings. You’ll do something really, really cool, get really, really excited about it. And they realize it really, really doesn’t work. Or worse yet, in order to make it work, you need to a lot more work than is worth it.

So you have two options: You can delete the thing completely. Or you can shelve it and work on it later. Yes, you’re going to hate having to kill anything because you put all this blood sweat and tears into it. But…it’s part of the process. every writer has to go through it. Every writer has a graveyard full of ideas. It’s just part of the process.

Just figure it out then move on.

Schedules and Blowing Through the Block

Keeping to a simple schedule can help kill writer’s block. Each day you should start at the same time and go for the same amount of time each day. You can go a little bit over, but try to keep going for the same least a minimum amount. And doesn’t matter if you’re actually writing or if you’re doing outlines. Are you moving the writing forward? That’s all matters.
 

You’ve done something. You’ve accomplished something. You’re good to go.

Get Away to Where the Block Doesn’t Follow

If necessary, go out and talk to people. You’re allowed to go play cards, go to a meetup, or even have hobbies. For some, it’s getting some exercise. Sometimes just taking a quick 20–30 minute walk is all it takes. Other people tend to be a lot more extreme. If you have to do an Ironman marathon to feel good about yourself.

If necessary, read or watch TV. You’d be surprised how well that inspires you to actually do stuff as well as allows you to keep track of what’s going on.
 

The key here is that sometimes the block is caused because you keep rushing at it and that actually empowers the block. Get away from it and distract yourself, and you’ll find that the block melts away on its own.

When it comes to killing writer’s block, either keep to your schedule, eliminate the offending writing, or just do something else; you’ll find it melting away.