Writer's Block

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I started writing in 2018. Since then, there have been many days when it was tough to write. I want to share some advice on how to work through the block. I want to start with letting you know that you should give yourself some credit and self love. Self-care is key to keeping yourself sane, at least to me. Below are more tips.

• Write everyday

  • I journal about my personal life almost every day. I have a daily goal for adding 500 words or more to my book. I want to publish at least one book per year, so that takes a lot of time. For example, I added four pages recently.

• Know when and where you are most creative

  • I am creative first thing in the morning and in the evening. Understanding that I spend my morning brainstorming and my evenings putting words to paper. I am currently ahead of my planned schedule.

• Forget the rules once in a while

  • Writing sci-fi, you have to stay within the genre lines, but I like adding unique features that are outside the box. Mixing formats and genres makes the plotlines interesting and fun.

• Take regular breaks

  • There are days when I take a break from working on my books. Like using a weekend to relax and refresh the mind. I suggest that everyone take some time for themselves.

• Set clear deadlines

  • Setting goals and deadlines helps me stay on track. Whether they are big, like publishing, or small, like daily goals, they can guide you. I have changed deadlines due to the changes in writing, like short stories.

• Brainstorm in fun ways

  • At first, it is easy to use the same methods. Changing things up can give you new ideas.

• Do lots of reading

  • I think that reading others' ideas will change how you see things.

• Different writing method

  • Sometimes I type out pages, and sometimes I use pen and paper.

• Avoid comparing

  • Although this is hard, avoiding comparison will make you feel better in the long run.

• Live your life

  • You can have a private life and write. I spend, at most, four hours a few times a week writing.

Below is a link to more details and information on Writer's Block.

“10 of the Best Cures for Writer’s Block.” Point Loma Nazarene University, 2025, www.pointloma.edu/resources/undergraduate-studies/10-best-cures-writers-block. Accessed 7 Sept 2025.