Zen…

1. read people’s stuff

2. Analyze what you read

3. Read your own stuff and analyze it : if you wrote a thousand words today, go back to it tomorrow you’ll surely get better ideas to continue with another thousand words.

4. Steal like an artist – see how others did it, do the same thing but in a different way with your own flavor and a clearer or more effective voice

5. Write in pieces – don’t wait to pour out the entire idea (especially if you’re not a pantser) write piece by piece then sit later and put it together

6. Outline. Story board. Ask yourself questions. Take notes.

7. Summarize: try telling someone else the whole story, you will get better ideas when you do. They might even ask you inspiring questions (use blurbs too)

8. Don’t be scared to drift away. It’s okay, it’ll come together in time. Cut a scene if you have to. Add a character if you want. It’s a draft not a finished piece yet.

9. Talk to other creatives.

10. Try a new project- it might inspire you to figure something about an old one.

11. Use music.

12. Distract yourself productively – think and murmur while you’re cooking, cleaning or jumping a rope.

13. Live a little – get outside your work space : travel, party, learn new skills – these practical activities will open up your mind.

14. Find other resources – TikTok, YouTube, Instagram ( ideas are everywhere you just have to look)

How do you get unstuck from the blocks ?