How to Overcome Writer's Block

Nearly every writer has felt the dreadful block that stops the words from flowing as they should. It is frustrating to be stuck when there are deadlines looming ahead. Here are some tips to overcome the block and get you back on track.

Instructions

1. Understand what is causing the writer's block in the first place. It could be a distraction from a household chore or a simple lack of interest in the subject matter. Writing requires concentration and involvement. When you're preoccupied, it is hard to snap back to focus on writing.

2. Distract yourself for a few minutes. Drop the pen and focus on anything else such as reading a book, watching TV or just staring outside the window. Make yourself a hot cup of masala chai and wonder about Mesopotamian civilization.

3. Kick start your imagination by reading topics of interest. Motivate yourself by reading your favorite author and revel in his style.

4. Try not to criticize your work right away. Even though we reserve the editing job for later, the left side of the brain runs a constant check to perfect the imagination which affects the natural flow of thoughts.

5. Stop thinking about writing for a few minutes. Get into a meditative state or ankle-crunching pose to stop you from thinking about writing. Even if you do not succeed in reaching a meditative state, you should have new ideas raking your brain.

Tips & Warnings

• Start your day with some free writing to warm up the grey cells. Write whatever comes to mind to trigger the imagination, even if it is a narration of a dream or a shopping list.