Comments on: How to Never Get Writer’s Block

By: Praverb

Praverb — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:00:09 +0000

lovely blog Henrik…I am in the midst of a writing block…I will definitely use some of these techniques to avoid blockage…

Praverb

By: Vincent Le Pes

Vincent Le Pes — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:04:25 +0000

I find the internet helps me…whenever I need inspiration for my art, I roam google images, stock sites, and my favorite design blogs, stumbleupon…even aimlessly, roaming the internet can provide endless inspiration. Just be careful, if you get too sucked in you could find the time you set aside to be creative has passed while you were surfing the net!

By: Truthteller

Truthteller — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:37:21 +0000

This is a very simple but terrific idea…

Take a 3X5 index card

Write out topic on front (i.e. topics for your book or blog)

Put the card where you will see it often (in the car, by your computer, on the bathroom mirror, on the fridge and carry one in your pocket or purse)

on the back jot down ideas as they occur to you.

By the end of the day, I’ve got lots of ideas. And with lots of thoughts and ideas collected writing an article or story is then pretty easy.

“when life gives you lemons, make a margarita”

By: Meaghan

Meaghan — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:39:12 +0000

What a great list…thanks for the post!

By: Henrik Edberg

Henrik Edberg — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:37:25 +0000

@ Paul D: That’s an interesting tip, I haven’t heard of it before. Thanks for sharing!

@ Chris Edgar: Aha, so you use acceptance and just observe the block. Sounds like a good and very effective idea.

By: Chris Edgar | Purpose Power Coaching

Chris Edgar | Purpose Power Coaching — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:44:26 +0000

Thanks for this post. What I find is that, if I simply allow my writer’s block to be there, without shaming myself for “running out of ideas,” it dissolves quickly. But if I make the lack of ideas into a problem, it persists.

By: Paul D

Paul D — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:27:02 +0000

My favorite way to avoid writer’s block is try and capture your subconscious thoughts and write them down. Write down how you feel rather than what you want other people to think you are feeling.

By: Henrik Edberg

Henrik Edberg — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:46:29 +0000

@ Eddie: That’s a good way to get some perspective on what you are writing. Thanks.

@ Rob D.: Thanks you and welcome! Yep, keeping your pen and paper close by at all times is a great habit.

@ Kyle: Good one, I sometimes become a bit more alert after a cup of green tea too. Although I drink it every day so the energy kick isn’t that noticeable really.

@ Yes, But Still…: Thanks! I haven’t tried that one but have heard that many writers like Stephen King do the same thing.

@ Paul Foreman: Cool, I haven’t used Mind Maps but just observing and opening up to your surroundings is one of my favorite techniques too.

@ Reannon: I like going for walks too, it’s like being in the shower, it always seems to give me an idea or two. Just observing the surroundings, the people etc. without analyzing is powerful.

@ Nicholas Powiull: That’s a good idea. I also believe saturating your mind in whatever you want to do is crucial. I have certainly done that with all of this personal development stuff.

By: Nicholas Powiull

Nicholas Powiull — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:09:34 +0000

I have never had writer block, for over 2 years of writing. How? I use the art of focus:

If sharpening your skills at art is your goal, then you must see, hear, smell, taste, and breathe art. Watch documentaries about art, listen to audio covering art, research art, take art classes, and focus on anything art related. It is obvious that if done consistently, then art will become a very powerful skill in your life and eventually you will express yourself through your art and create more art in this world.

When your focus is complete on what you write about, you never run out of ideas (hence writers block) because you are always allowing ideas to flow through focus.

By: Reannon

Reannon — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:24:32 +0000

Here’s a few more ideas…

- Going for Walks

- Caffeine! A good cup of coffee kickstart my brain into gear. Helps me focus my thoughts.

- Chatting with close friends. Sometimes I find that if I can’t think of an idea, I just take a break and go hang out with friends. Usually conversations I’ve had will spark an idea.

- Reading a lot…Reading generates ideas!

Good post! Short but sweet. : )