How to overcome writers' block
According to Wikipedia writer's block is 'a condition, primarily associated with writing, in which an author loses the ability to produce new work, or experiences a creative slowdown. The condition ranges from difficulty in coming up with original ideas to being unable to produce a work for years.'
Many writers have suffered from this kind of creative constipation, and I have been asked at my talks if I indeed have ever experienced the condition. At present, with twenty-four published crime novels to my name I am pleased to say I haven't and long may it last.
There are however times when I'm not sure how to develop a character or plot and therefore grind to a halt. When this happens there are three techniques I employ that might also help other writers.
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I can choose to write through this barren spot, thumping out words on the keyboard knowing they are rubbish but that eventually I will come out the other end with an idea which can be developed and licked into shape.
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I pick up my knitting, which is great for stimulating the creative juices and not only does it help when thinking through plots and characters but I also get a nice cardigan at the end of it!So there you have it!
My three top tips for coping with or overcoming writer's block:
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FEBRUARY 26TH, 2022 @ 7:26:41 GMT