TuesdayTips97

Sometimes, overcoming writer’s block is about getting started. It’s about building a head of steam, so that you are ready to take a run at the day’s goals. I’ve written previously about writing prompts. Beloved of creative writing classes, they are a great way of warming up.
The rules are straightforward.

• Set yourself a time limit.
• Write without stopping, editing or overthinking.
• Write whatever comes to mind and don’t worry if it doesn’t make sense.
• It doesn’t matter if it has nothing to do with the scene that you are stuck on.

This exercise involves choosing three words, then writing whatever comes to mind – the goal is to write something which incorporates all three words.
Again, the brilliant website Writing Exercises has a tool that can help.
https://writingexercises.co.uk/random-words-exercises.php
This generates eight words. The original tool suggests that you incorporate all eight. I am going to suggest using just the first three, to keep to a short time limit, but it’s up to you.
Again, this is a free write exercise, so it’s all about the writing, not the content. It doesn’t matter if the end result is gibberish, it’s about unlocking potential.
Once you’ve finished your piece, resist the urge to pat yourself on the back and go for a coffee – open your manuscript and start work. Fingers crossed, that creative spark will have set the wheel’s in motion.
Do you have any suggestions for overcoming writer’s block?
As always, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments or on social media.
Happy writing!
Paul