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WRITERS BLOCK
"If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it."
— Toni Morrison
Hack Number 1
Story making goes back to prehistoric times when people gathered around the campfire to tell tales of the hunt and mythic folklore. The truth is, some things don't change: everyone has a story to tell. So here are some tried and tested ways to stop writer procrastination.
You Need a Writing Space
a) Create a dedicated writing place and ambience (special music, clothing, photo, pen or shakes a snow globe on your desk). These little rituals help create an environment conducive to keeping your 'butt on chair' for a set period.
b) Gather your writing materials.
c) Study your daily schedule and establish a suitable time slot.
d) Put in place a reward system for yourself.
b) Gather your writing materials.
c) Study your daily schedule and establish a suitable time slot.
d) Put in place a reward system for yourself.
Hack Number 2
Make a regular date with your writing place.
a) What does that mean? Are we talking about the 'muse?'
b) Well, you can call inspiration whatever you like, but one thing is for certain - the best way is meeting up with yourself on a regular basis.
c) This might sound like the opposite thing to do if you don't like being hemmed in. However, the mind loves patterns and procedures.
d) It you make a regular time, your mind will oblige and keep you on track.
e) Like doing weight training or running a marathon you need to build up your writing muscles without distractions. Afterwards reward yourself.
b) Well, you can call inspiration whatever you like, but one thing is for certain - the best way is meeting up with yourself on a regular basis.
c) This might sound like the opposite thing to do if you don't like being hemmed in. However, the mind loves patterns and procedures.
d) It you make a regular time, your mind will oblige and keep you on track.
e) Like doing weight training or running a marathon you need to build up your writing muscles without distractions. Afterwards reward yourself.
Hack Number 3
Do at least ten minutes of uninterrupted daily writing.
a) There is conscious writing and writing from the subconscious.
b) Let the subconscious have a say in what you write. Put yourself on automatic pilot and see what happens.
c) Why? Your life's deep themes are usually buried and need to be coaxed to come out. Writing brings them to light.
d) Good writing is driven writing. Get passionate about things that mean something to you.
e) Write in a totally non-judgmental, non critical way, in order to release the power of your subconscious mind.
f) If you are having a problem -- try writing a letter to your subconscious. Detail your issues. Making things crystal clear helps to clear the path.
b) Let the subconscious have a say in what you write. Put yourself on automatic pilot and see what happens.
c) Why? Your life's deep themes are usually buried and need to be coaxed to come out. Writing brings them to light.
d) Good writing is driven writing. Get passionate about things that mean something to you.
e) Write in a totally non-judgmental, non critical way, in order to release the power of your subconscious mind.
f) If you are having a problem -- try writing a letter to your subconscious. Detail your issues. Making things crystal clear helps to clear the path.
Hack Number 4
Use a daily prompt to help get started.
a) Prompts come in all shapes and lengths.
b) Prompt 1: Write randomly for 15 minutes. The trick is: 'don't think.' Let your subconscious work for you. Learn to trust the narrator inside.
c) Prompt 2: Choose half a dozen words and challenge yourself to include them in your writing session.
d) In other words, think of writing as the ultimate crossword game.
e) When you're done, underline any good phrases and save them in your journal.
f) Don't worry if what you write comes out rough the first time. The first mission is to simply WRITE IT DOWN.
b) Prompt 1: Write randomly for 15 minutes. The trick is: 'don't think.' Let your subconscious work for you. Learn to trust the narrator inside.
c) Prompt 2: Choose half a dozen words and challenge yourself to include them in your writing session.
d) In other words, think of writing as the ultimate crossword game.
e) When you're done, underline any good phrases and save them in your journal.
f) Don't worry if what you write comes out rough the first time. The first mission is to simply WRITE IT DOWN.