Writers Block? :: Inspiration!

How do I become inspired? How do I get over this major writers block!

These questions may fly around ones head as they are writing pretty much anything. How do you press on? What helps you write??

I have some useful tips and tricks to get inspired. First off, turn off your music. That???s right, turn it off. Now, look at your playlist. What songs are on there? How can they relate to what you are writing? Believe it or not, music affects you a lot when you are writing. Go through your entire playlist, and find those songs that you /know/ will make you feel inspired. Be it love music or music based on fighting for somebody. After you have chosen the songs that make you feel inspired, look through them again. What are you writing? How do you plan on going through this book? Set your songs up to the mood you plan on going by, and watch as it works wonders.

Music is one of those things that help inspire you, but there are more. Where are you sitting? Is it roomy? Do you have stretch room? Do you feel comfortable? These are important questions you should ask yourself as you set up for writing. Some people work better in the open, some work better in a closed room, with naught but a pen and paper. A view outside can also be /very/ inspiring. My personal favorite spot to write is the bubble of a moving train. My personal bests have been written in the bubble. The view is extraordinary. The outdoors has so many ideas for any scene in a book.


Now here comes another issue. How on earth do you get rid of writers block?

There are many, many ways to get through this common problem. I will list the ways I get rid of it.

1. Write short poetry. It can be meaningless, it can be powerful. Sometimes you just want to express something completely unrelated to your story. Poetry helps.

2. Free write. Just close your eyes (or if you must, watch your fingers) and write. Do not look at what you are writing, do not edit it. Just write until you cannot write anymore. Now read what you wrote. Sometimes its complete gibberish. Sometimes it???s fairly useful for your books. Some professionals say to use this way as well. I find it helpful sometimes, but other times it can be counter productive. It???s just how you role I suppose.

3. Write intro???s or plot ideas. This is why I role-play. I mean, I am sure I have made more plots then I have roleplayed so far. I find it a nice way to get distracted, and it can be fairly fun. Also, if you make a plot, it can be used for future stories. Really, it???s a win-win.

4. Sing. Find a great song, and sing along. Don???t know how, but it seems to be very helpful.

5. One of the most???effective, yet life changing ways is to fall in love. Nothing inspires a writer more then to fall in love. It does stuff to you, I swear it does. And none of this infatuation with ???Edward Cullen??? or ???Zac Efron???. I mean true to your heart love. To top it off, do not reveal your feelings at first. This makes you /want/ to write about it. And when you finally be true to your emotions, be it acceptance or rejection, your emotions go on a crazy rollercoaster. This is helpful indeed.



If you try these methods, I am sure you are going to get results. The best part about writing to get inspired is it also helps you improve your spelling. This leads me to a final point.

As you progress, make sure you have another read your work. Somebody you can trust to be honest with you. Ask them to tell you what they think. This can be nerve wracking, and painful, but believe me, this is helpful. If you learn to write alongside learning to take advice and go with it, you are bound to become a great writer. (Keep in mind though; some people were just not made to write.)



So these are my helpful tips. It is greatly appreciated if you shared your own; since we all know what applies for me does not apply for everyone. Just try it, Share your advice. It???s fun, really.