Can't Stop, Won't Stop...Until Writer's Block Hits

We've all been there - working on a great writing piece when suddenly your mind goes blank. You have no idea what to say anymore. You know there's more content somewhere in your brain, but you just can't seem to find the connection to get it onto paper.

So how do you spark that connection again? Fear not, I have done a little research and have the solution to your problem.

8 Tricks to Overcome your Writer's Block:

1. Just write. 

Many times, people get hung up on making their first draft a work of art. Reality check, it's called a first draft for a reason. Lower your expectations, put down any thoughts that come to mind and revise it later. Rome wasn't built in a day and your work doesn't need to be either.

2. Put on some music. 

Be inspired by other people's creativity! Listening to music can help you relax and let the ideas flow. Depending on your style you may like simple instrumental music or high energy tunes. (Or if you're like me you'll choose instrumental hip hop; high energy but without words to distract me.) Find what works for you and get back to the writing.

3. Go for a walk. 

This one is actually three-fold. First, exercising gets more oxygen to brain, which makes it pump and work more. Exercising also makes you more awake, alert, and open to inspiration. And third, try walking and talking. While your up and walking around, talk out the topic you're trying to write about. You might just find an angle you haven't seen yet.

4. Take a cold shower. 

Now this one I don't necessarily agree with, but the internet tells me otherwise. Taking a cold shower sends a shock to your system, which will boost your energy levels. For other ways to boost your energy levels, refer to number 3.

5. Do a Mark Twain.

Break down your writing into smaller, more manageable tasks. Mark Twain advised that this would help to lower the expectations and pressure on having a complete and perfect piece.

6. Or a John Steinbeck.

Steinbeck's advise was to imagine yourself writing a letter to a friend or your mother about the topic. The casual nature of the letter will let the words flow right out. And similarly to Twain, it helps to relieve the pressure of needing a perfect piece.

7. Rise and Shine.

Fact: the brain is more creative in the morning. This is most likely because we've just woken up, we're refreshed, and we haven't gotten bogged down with all the stress of the day yet. Try setting aside some time every morning to get your thoughts down while your creative brain is at its peak.

8. Get a Pet.

How is it even possible to be worked up around fuzzy animals? Hang out with your furry friend for a little while, let yourself relax, and then try writing again. Odds are your pet will help to reduce your anxiety and lower your expectations, and it'll give you something else to focus on for a bit.

Try one, try them all. Find what works best for your style and get writing!