Need to Kill Writers Block? Kill a Character.
...works best for Horror, but can be used in any genre.
Need to Kill Writers Block? Kill a Character. Do you find you have a great story going, than suddenly without warning writers block stops you dead in your tracks? Writers block, that horrible dreaded thing, is a great boon to horror writers. In fact writers block makes for some of the best horror stories out there. How? Easy. I have found that if you want to kill writers block, all you have to do is: kill a character. The death of a character (one already in use or one you created just to kil...

Overcoming Writers Block
The Agony of Writer's Block
So perhaps you aren't surrounded by paper physically, but mentally you have wadded up several reams at least just trying to decide what to write about. Oh something was right there, the faintest glimmer of an idea...kid walks in, asks you a question...idea "poof". Just how are you going to deal with overcoming writers block? PotPieGirl's got an awesome Free (gotta love free) guide for Squidoo chock full of ideas for overcoming writer's block and possibly making some money too. (who doesn't w...

Proprioceptive Writing
The Book: Writing the Mind Alive
Would you like to bring more honesty, empathy, and yourself to your writing? The book, Writing the Mind Alive: The Proprioceptive Method for Finding Your Authentic Voice, by Linda Trichter Metcalf and Tobin Simon, may be just what you need. Writing on Squidoo opened up a new world for me. It was like all of my thoughts, ideas, passions and inspirations were given room to breathe. However, I found that I was writing in a journalistic style and wanted to bring more of myself into my work. I w...

Top 10 Tips for Writer's Block
How to get over Writer's Block in 10 different ways
I hate Writer's Block. When it hits me I am miserable, staring at my computer with a blank mind and non moving hands. Well, here are 10 tips that I have found that can help a writer get things down on paper. Some of them are not quick fix and some may not work with you, but at least one of them should. Enjoy!

How to Solve Writer's Block
and How to get Past Writer's Block
There are many ways to get past writer's block. I know that it's a scary feeling because I've been there myself. The things that will kick start one person's mojo may not kick start another's. The longer you write, the better you will get. Writer's block is a little different than burnout. Sometimes you just need to take a break, and that's okay. What causes writer's block? Many things, actually. It can be fear of failure, lack of passion in the subject, or stress.

Writer's Block 101
What is writer's block?
Writer's block is the temporary loss of the inspiration and/ or creativity that causes one to loose the ability to begin or continue writing. There can be several reasons as to why writer's block starts; it's just a matter of figuring out which reason caused your block, so that you can start to overcome the phenomenon.

How to Overcome Writer's Block
Writer's Block Have You Stumped?
Wonder how to overcome writer's block? Have you had one of those days in which no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to put words on the screen? Don't fret; it happens to the best writers. Review the suggestions offered below. You may be able to breathe new life into your project after all.