Fighting Writer’s Block

February 20, 2025

Writer’s block is the term every writer hates. Do you know the feeling when you have so much to say, but with every sentence you write, you end up disliking them more and more? If so, writer’s block almost instantly follows closely behind, lingering in the shadows, waiting to take over. The natural action would be to push through these feelings of resentment for your piece, but eventually, the burnout will finally hit home, leaving your pens and keyboards for dead.

But what is the right thing to do? Well, I have answers for you.

#1: Take The Break

Yes, you read that correctly. Most of the time, our brains are completely fried and need a rest from the constant over-exertion it takes to write books. You might be thinking to yourself, “I get writer’s block for months, and it keeps me from writing anything. If I stop thinking about my book, I’m worried that I will never get it done.”

Don’t worry, I hear you. This break will ensure that your mind is well-rested, and naturally, the ideas will start flowing once again. If your mind doesn’t have time to experience silence, how can you expect it to work properly when it is constantly being overworked? So relax, enjoy a good book after a busy day, or get out in nature. A well-rested mind is what is needed to write.

#2: Outline, Outline, Outline!

Another approach that works extremely well for me is taking some time away from the large project and focusing on the smaller aspects. Step back from your piece and try to view it with fresh eyes. Are there plot holes that the reader will notice? Is there more world-building to be done? And, my favorite, are all of your characters 100% fleshed out? If any of your answers are no to those questions, it can be refreshing to take mental notes of these things so that when you do decide to get back to writing, you aren’t asking yourself, “Where do I start?”

You will have a fresher outlook on your piece and will be able to jump right back in with even more clarity than how you left it.

Questions To Ask To Keep Your Brain Occupied!

Do my characters seem one-dimensional?
Is my world understandable for my readers?
Am I focusing too much on one character?
Is the plot well-paced?
Are my plot twists (if any) satisfying?
Are my characters changing?

Remember: It is very, very important for characters to grow in your story. After all, we change as people in real life.

#3 When All Else Fails…

When all else fails, and you simply are not able to muster up the brain power it takes to think about your project through a critical lens, it is important to learn how to have some fun…

Fun And Simple Ways to Spice Up a Writer’s Block

Create a playlist for each of your characters.

This will make it easier for you to learn about your character and eventually inspire you to continue writing. Listen to the words of the songs and relate them back to the way each character feels. This will inspire their backstory, motivation, and their overall personality.

Create a Pinterest board for each of your characters. Learn their style of clothing, aesthetics, interests, and quotes that relate to them.
Write your chapters out of order.

Oftentimes, we become discouraged while writing our stories because we have to write the scenes that are present for plot development (a.k.a. getting the reader adjusted to your world, introducing characters, magic system, and politics). But by taking a step back and creating those climactic scenes that we rave about in our minds, it makes us excited to eventually continue with the project.

Writers Are Human Too

It is important to remember to give your body the rest it deserves. Our demon-slaying characters deserve a writer who has a fresh mind to carry out their story. So please remember to rest. Writer’s block is a sign that the mind is exhausted from constantly working. So relax, and start to make writing fun again by using these tips.