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Sometimes you write and write fervently, but then you realize that you have ideas but you can't write them down properly other words - Writer's Block. And I was wondering what helps you to overcome it?

Sometimes you write and write fervently, but then you realize that you have ideas but you can't write them down properly other words - Writer's Block. And I was wondering what helps you to overcome it?
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Thank you all very much. This was useful. Thanks a lot)))
LaraCroft87 posted over a year ago
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i usually read over what ive done, it always gets me going lol!
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WileE-Quixote said:
Sometimes what I will do, because it feels less artificial than writing to no one in particular. I will talk it out with someone. Just pick someone who's willing to give you several minutes to talk about the area where you have what you need but JUSTCANNOT shake it out of yourself. Talking vocally instead of in my head, to me is a different form of thinking, and expressing myself, just thinking out loud.
Have the person take notes while you talk or tape your ramblings. Your listener can ask questions no matter of the relevance or if they are even close to being pertinent concerning what you are saying, it doesn’t matter..The main goal is to shake loose start it to flow and get an “uh huh!” A lot of people will tell you many sorted ways. Take a walk, etc. etc. etc.
But for me, I don’t have time to play games, I know a bit of psychology. I have a degree in Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). From learning NLP I realized basically what causes you to flow..AND_ the gritty grinding halts! You have it inside of you; you can feel it and almost touch it. The problem is, like I said "get it to flow" onto the paper. Believe me when I tell you, it works for me. I am not going to say that rambling to someone is definitely going to help YOU but, if you’re really stuck??
Yours in His Service
James

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harold said:
Some tips, which work at different times:
* take a break before coming back to it - do something else for a day and don't think about your writing at all during that time. Focus on other things.
* take a break before coming back to it - write something else (any of the longer-format writing games in forum threads here on Fanpop can be sufficient)
* change your location where you write
* change your mechanism for writing - if you write in a notepad usually, try typing on a computer. Try getting a tape or digital voice recorder and talk about the story
* try outlining the story
* try writing a different part of the story. Often you will know where you want the story to go, and sometimes writing that part will energize and inspire one to write the stuff that comes before.
* try describing the story to someone you trust. This works best in person, speaking face to face, but it doesn't have to be that way. Sometimes a block comes from not knowing how to advance the story because one can't quite put the finger on what the problem with the story so far is. Trying to explain a story to a person who is hearing it cold can often prompt one to realize what the problem is or make a decision on how to address the problem.
* do stream-of-consciousness writing. Take a notepad and pen, and start writing whatever comes into your head. While usually nonsensical, such writing is often quite lyrical. Doing the writing can be relaxing, and reading it afterward can be inspiring.
* Do something else creative - make a film, sing a song, go dancing, craft something from clay, make a collage from old magazines, get some paint and work on expressing yourself on canvas or paper, build figurines out of paperclips
* write a detailed critique of someone else's writing

Basically all of these are different tactics for one strategy: getting your mind to actively work or exercise on something else. Often we writers get discouraged, take a break and do something vegetative, like watching TV or reading a book for pleasure. These things are fun, but they don't exercise your mind. You want your mind to be toned and fit, ready to tackle writing again.
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iluvtheshow said:
Go and be with family or friends. I find that this helps when you are having problems developing characters or trying to make you're plot believable. Who's more real and believable than real people. If you can't find a friend, take a walk. Observe the people, (but don't stare... some people could take that the wrong way....) Take in people and experiences. I find that at least for me this helps get my brain back to its normal writing self. :) Hope that helped.
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sweet_n_silly said:
honestly, I think everyone else summed it up well. to answer for myself would seem very redundant.
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delta117 said:
just stop and go do some thing else and it will hit u eventuly but dont think about it to hard or you will lose intrest in ur writing
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dylin1 said:
I listen to music and ask my friends. the music inspires me and my friends help me untie the knot.
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