Writer's Block, the bane to my existance
By Lord_Xtheth
@Lord_Xtheth (52)
Canada
June 11, 2007 11:24am CST
I've been trying to write a fantacy novel. I know everything I need to know about the character, who he is, where he's going, what he needs to do, everything! However, every time I go to sit down and write, I can't think of anything epic or entertaining to write.
I want to make my book good, I'd love to make a career out of writing, but I suffer from serious writers block. It realy sucks!
Any thoughts?
2 responses
@explorations (1712)
• United States
13 Jun 07
Here's what helped me:
Go to the library or bookstore and get a copy of this book - Outwitting Writer's Block and Other Problems of the Pen, by Jenna Glatzer. Then, get a copy of Make Your Creative Dreams Real, by SARK.
Each will help you grasp different areas of creativity that may or may not be stifling your writing goals. I refer to my copies quite often to help me solve different creative problems I'm having with both fiction and non-fiction writing.
One of the best pieces of advice I received when I started my writing career was that a writer reads more than they write. These books will help you in that regard, as well. :)
@pallidyne (858)
• United States
11 Jun 07
Write whatever comes to mind. Do some stream of thought writing and see where it goes. For me that loosens the gears some.
In other cases its an emotional thing--- I can't quite get inside a characters heart and I have to inspire the emotion I was looking for. I use music for that, not neccessarily a favorite song, but one that evokes the emotion. Metal and rock for agressiveness, Enya for peaceful requiem types, etc.
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@Lord_Xtheth (52)
• Canada
12 Jun 07
Thank you, I have already tried the music though. I find writing is a difficult process to begin, but as soon as I can start it usualy goes fluidly.
