| Ever wondered how to cure writer's block? You're | | | | work in advance with an outline. |
| not alone. Of all the questions that I receive when | | | | An outline needs to be only as detailed as you |
| I speak to aspiring authors, this one is near the | | | | want. It could be pages of notes; it could be just |
| top of the list. | | | | a few lines. |
| In this article, we'll cover three tips that you can | | | | What I'll do sometimes when I start a story is |
| use to cure writer's block. I've used these | | | | outline the next chapter. Not the entire book; just |
| practices myself to stay focused and productive. | | | | what happens in the next scene or two. This |
| Perhaps they will benefit you as well. | | | | keeps the outlining process from becoming a |
| 1) Relax. | | | | time-intensive activity, and keeps me on track |
| The number one cause of writer's block is stress. | | | | each day. |
| Quite simply, you are putting too much pressure | | | | 3) Let it flow. |
| on yourself, and it is hampering your creative | | | | Many fiction writers are their own harshest critics. |
| output. | | | | While this is fine, to an extent, it becomes an |
| The good news? Since it's all mental, it's entirely | | | | issue when perfectionism keeps you from moving |
| within your power to change. | | | | forward. |
| Practice deep breathing and meditation before | | | | I've got news for you: nothing you write will ever |
| your writing session. Focused | | | | be perfect. Do the best you can for that day, |
| visualization--imagining yourself as comfortable and | | | | revise a few times if you must, but then move |
| productive--may also work. | | | | on. |
| Another tip: put yourself through an invigorating | | | | In fact, if writer's block really has you stumped, |
| aerobic workout before you sit down to write. | | | | the best thing to do might be to compose a |
| Not only is cardiovascular exercise good for you | | | | story entirely off the top of your head, putting |
| from a physical perspective, the activity will relax | | | | down whatever comes to mind, and without |
| you and release natural chemicals that can boost | | | | allowing yourself to edit. Just let it flow. Quite |
| your mood and productivity. | | | | often, this free-association exercise will burst open |
| 2) Plan. | | | | the flood gates, and you'll be in touch with your |
| Many writers have told me, "When I sit down to | | | | natural creativity once again. |
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