Rachel Rust
I deal with writer's block in one of two ways.
1.) I write random things. I will open a blank Word document and just type ideas, whether they are good or bad. Sometimes they're not even about the characters or story I'm working on. I just type and brainstorm. This usually breaks me through the brick wall.
2.) If I'm feeling frustrated by the writer's block, I walk away and do absolutely anything else other than write. I clean, I read, I watch TV, I hang out with family. In short, I simply live my life away from my computer. But while doing so, I pay attention to the people and activities around me. I find that people watching and casual conversation with people can jump-start my creativity again.
1.) I write random things. I will open a blank Word document and just type ideas, whether they are good or bad. Sometimes they're not even about the characters or story I'm working on. I just type and brainstorm. This usually breaks me through the brick wall.
2.) If I'm feeling frustrated by the writer's block, I walk away and do absolutely anything else other than write. I clean, I read, I watch TV, I hang out with family. In short, I simply live my life away from my computer. But while doing so, I pay attention to the people and activities around me. I find that people watching and casual conversation with people can jump-start my creativity again.
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