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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Matt Roberts Writer's block happens for a variety of reasons, but in my experience there are some ways to overcome it.

Writing is an art which is similar to compos…moreWriter's block happens for a variety of reasons, but in my experience there are some ways to overcome it.

Writing is an art which is similar to composing and painting as the artist must first possess certain skills, but the finished work is always a product of the artist's inspiration, passion, and imagination. Therefore, be inspired when writing about passionate topics and allow the imagination to be creative.

In order to be inspired we must be willing to receive a variety of sensory inputs which stir our emotions. Be open to trying new foods, listening to different styles of music, trying new activities, watching a wide range of movies, visiting interesting places, and reading news articles about unusual topics. Any of these things can serve as a source of inspiration which stirs new ideas and motivates the writer.

Have a vision in mind for your project and create an outline for it, if necessary. If the intent is to entertain, stir emotion, or teach a lesson to the reader then clarify each goal before sitting down to write.

Be versatile. Rewrite the lyrics to a popular song just for fun, experiment with rhyming poetry, and write short stories which are scary, funny, or have a surprise ending. Sometimes the act of writing about one topic can trigger an idea which leads the author to write about something else.(less)

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Matt Roberts Just like any art form, practice makes perfect. Write, write, write! Write letters, poems, short stories, memories, journals, and even your own script…moreJust like any art form, practice makes perfect. Write, write, write! Write letters, poems, short stories, memories, journals, and even your own scripts for popular sitcoms.

Let your writing "simmer" by setting it aside for a few days or weeks. When you return to edit the project you'll be able to read it more objectively and notice mistakes more easily.

Books can be written in a variety of ways. It can be written from beginning to end, but I would not recommend it unless the writer has a solid plan or outline for the entire story. An easier way might be to write three-page chapters which give the project a form which can be edited and expanded later.

Solicit reviews and suggestions from people you know, but accept their input graciously without argument.

Someone once described writing as being "a love affair with words." There is a lot of truth to the statement. Not only do writers need time alone away from loved ones and friends, but they strive to find the perfect words for each sentence they write. A thesaurus can be very helpful as there are several words which can mean "happy" or "angry", but one of those words will stand out as being the perfect fit for your sentence.(less)

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