Writer's Block

[niektete.livejournal.com]

Dear chaps and chapettes, I need a few good tips, if you can spare me some.

I am working on a Jooster fic, which I have rather high hopes for. Longish, about four chapters/10,000 words I estimate (unless the plot bunny mutates horribly). I have the whole story worked out in my head, I wrote the first chapter with great enthusiasm and then - writer's block. I can't seem to write a single sentence without grimacing at it afterwards.

So, in short - what do people do when they have writer's/artist's block? How do you get your creative juices flowing again, so to speak? I'm asking since even my usual routine of tea, books and biscuits didn't work, and I really, really want to finish this fic :)

Thanks in advance!

Comments

[ataratah.livejournal.com]

Oh man, writer's block is practically my middle name.

I've found that thinking about what you're going to write when you're not near the computer helps - so, think about the next scene when you're washing the dishes, or on your lunch break, etc. There are certain times of the day when your imagination is more "on" - even if that's not a good time to write, if you know when that time is, you can start doing some pre-writing thinking. For me, thinking about stories in the shower or bath is a 99% effective way to get something started. There's something about the bathroom. Weird, but true. Basically, if you are thinking about the story all day, when it comes time to write, everything will be a little easier.

Also, fstohell is totally right about having a consistent writing time every day. I hate having schedules and routines, so I really fought this idea when I first heard it. But, it works.

Anyway, these are all things I've tried - hope they help.

[queen-fiend.livejournal.com]

The shower works for me too! Weird.