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This is a near chronic problem with me. What helps you guys get over it? What Inspires you to write when nothing's in your head?
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Re: How do you combat Writer's Block?
Fri, June 8, 2007 - 6:49 AMThis is what I do.
Write three pages of the nothing in your head EVERYDAY before you brush your teeth. Don't read those pages - just get the momentum. Take yourself out on 'creativity dates' at least once a week - 'silly' is just as good as 'inspiring' for this; crayons & constuction paper can be equal to a hike to a glorious vista.
Drink licorice root tea when you are ready to write.
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Re: How do you combat Writer's Block?
Fri, June 8, 2007 - 7:12 AMHi Erica:)
A good book to read, the Artist's Way. I have a copy which you may borrow. Also, changes of scenery, outings, vacations, basically anything which inspires me to look at life from a different point of view helps my creative process. Sometimes (okay most of the time), I get lazy being in a familiar environment, and I forget to see. I'm not a writer but that's what works for me. I completely concur with Wand. Write often and don't sensor or critique your own work. The editor within is a sure fire killer of creativity:)
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Re: How do you combat Writer's Block?
Fri, June 8, 2007 - 7:35 AMThanks, and why licorice? -
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Re: How do you combat Writer's Block?
Sat, June 16, 2007 - 9:17 AMLicorice root - it is an herb for making tea (looks like dehydrated chicken chunks) that was recommended to me by an herbalist in my circle of friends when I was a budding writer. I am not an authority on whatever property that the root may contain, but I did gain a pleasant physical and sensual ritual that I used for preparing to write.
"I'm writing you a perception for a placebo - take it every day for two weeks. If after that there is no improvement, then I'll give a stronger one."
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