TIP (𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘯.)
1. a small but useful piece of practical advice
─ IN WHICH THE ADMINS GIVE YOU SOME HELP FOR WRITING ANYTHING INVOLVING MYTHOLOGY
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Writer's block sucks, and there's no sugar-coating it. It's such a terrible feeling to have, like when you want to write but it's as if you've forgotten how to without feeling like you just typed up a whole chapter of absolute and utter crap. Every writer has experienced this, and more than half of them have each found their own ways of coping with it and managing to break through it. Here are my top 5 tips on how to get past writer's block and go back to doing what you do best:
1. Write for you. In a society that's constantly telling you what to look like, what to do and what to say, it's not surprising that writers may feel this pressure too, only with their writing instead. The best and most effective tip I have for you is to write for you. What I mean by that is, write what you want to read. Just write whatever you want, and don't care about that person with over five thousand followers and twelve completed books. Write, and ignore the self-doubt and the insecurities.
Just write, write for you, and I promise it will eventually become so ingrained in you that you won't even notice you stopped caring about other people.
2. Take a step back and clear your head. Sometimes, if you've been working non-stop on a certain story and you just suddenly come to a halt where you feel like you don't know what to do next or how to continue the story, you just need to take a step back from it and clear your head. Maybe try working on another one of your stories instead if you have more. Or try spending some time off your phone and reading a good book, or talking with a friend, or even brainstorming writing tips on Tumblr or Pinterest.
Whatever you do, it's always good to take a break from a story if you feel unsure of how to move forward with it, and take some much needed time to re-inspire yourself and get that light-bulb lit up again.
3. Don't expect too much of yourself. It's hard not to feel a little intimidated or insecure on a site like this where there are so many talented writers with amazing books and tons of readers, but keep in mind that they all started off the same way you did, and even they felt insecure about their writing at one point. Maybe they still do. It's always important when writing to not put too much pressure on yourself by expecting your writing to just scream perfection. There are drafts for a reason. Sometimes, you have to re-write a certain paragraph or chapter a few times before you're finally happy with it.
Just remember that everyone has their own style when it comes to writing, and just because that account has over twelve thousand followers, doesn't mean you have to write in the exact way they do for your story to be perfect; it means that you can start anywhere, and with enough hard work, dedication, and love, you can do/be anything.
4. Research. Like I mentioned before, every writer gets writer block at some point, and many of them manage to get past it by applying their own little tips and tricks, using their methods to successfully break through that block and carry on with their stories. The best way to find what works for you is to do your research and look at all the options that work for other writers going through a similar feeling. Try them out and see what ones are most effective for you.
5. Don't be too hard on yourself. If all else fails and you've tried every single trick in the book and still nothing is working and you're just about ready to tear your hair out and give up writing all together, I want you to take a deep breath, just breathe for a minute, and calm down. It's okay to feel this way, it's okay if the usual tips that work for other people don't work for you. Every human being is unique and different, and you are no exception. Sometimes, you do need to take a small break and step away from the computer or the tablet or whatever you use to write.
Sometimes, some time away from technology can help you more than any tips ever could. Either way, just know that you're not alone in dealing with writer's block.
Yes, it sucks, and yes, it is extremely hard to get past it at times, but it isn't worth ripping your hair out and going bald over it. Just take a break, spend some time on yourself, away from the devices, and try to remember the things that inspired you to write that particular story in the first place, whether it was a song or a quote or even a pin on Pinterest. Try to reconnect with that inspiration again.
