Writer's Block is the evil of all dedicated authors. It keeps from getting that article done, finishing that page, and if you try to force through the block you will ultimately end up making the condition even worse.
What is Writer's Block? It is often described as one's sudden halt in writing, caused by not knowing how to continue their piece of writing. Writer's Block also describes one's inability to even start their project.
To cure Writer's Block, it is essential that you do not try to force the creativity. Get away from whatever you are doing and do something else. Watch television, read a book. Exercising essentially helps the brain think better, so running and jogging will help. For me, whenever I get Writer's Block I simply pop on a book and read.
If you're at a deadline, reading other works can help you come up with your own ideas. Be careful though: there is a fine line between plagiarism and adapting ideas. Copying a suicide scene and changing the names is one thing, but getting the idea that suicide would drive your story forward is another.
The bottom line is, get away from the work. Do something else. Let your brain rest and soon an idea will pop in your head.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Reading & Writing is important!
I've been getting a few emails from my online friends, and they always ask how can people "write so good". I reply with a simple question: "Do you read books?".
After a pause, they reply with a simple: "no."
For all you new and writers in training, it is important that I tell you how ESSENTIAL reading is to writing.
Reading and Writing is like the Ying and Yang of literature. One cannot exist without the other. If you have never written an essay before, you can't simply learn it, like you do with Math. Writing, like drawing, is an art that can only be done through observation and practice.
When we read, our active mind is continuously trying to make sense of the text. We notice words and connectors, and we pair them together in the way the author made it so we can understand what is happening. At the same time, your subconscious mind is learning how to write. We notice how authors use certain words and structures, how their words seem to coalesce together like an intricate woven rope, how the way they write seems so natural.
Every time your read, your mind will pick up these techniques. The more you read, the better your chances of literary success. So if you're a new writer, get your fundamentals down and pick up a book. Build up your foundation before you start that ladder.
May your joy in writing lead you to happiness,
Jay
After a pause, they reply with a simple: "no."
For all you new and writers in training, it is important that I tell you how ESSENTIAL reading is to writing.
Reading and Writing is like the Ying and Yang of literature. One cannot exist without the other. If you have never written an essay before, you can't simply learn it, like you do with Math. Writing, like drawing, is an art that can only be done through observation and practice.
When we read, our active mind is continuously trying to make sense of the text. We notice words and connectors, and we pair them together in the way the author made it so we can understand what is happening. At the same time, your subconscious mind is learning how to write. We notice how authors use certain words and structures, how their words seem to coalesce together like an intricate woven rope, how the way they write seems so natural.
Every time your read, your mind will pick up these techniques. The more you read, the better your chances of literary success. So if you're a new writer, get your fundamentals down and pick up a book. Build up your foundation before you start that ladder.
May your joy in writing lead you to happiness,
Jay
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