#creativity block

[semperardens-juli]

"A word after a word after a word is power."

Margaret Atwood

(Quote from taken The Literature Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained, James Canton)

leave a little kindness

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[queer-sloth]

Writers block is hitting hard right now. I've been doing so well this NaNo. But it's okay, I wrote something, that's what matters. How do you deal with writers block?

#writing #writerscommunity #writer problems #writers block #nanowrimo #nano 2023 #inspirational slump #creativity block #blank page #what do i do

[crowwolf666]

A Small Sketch

English is not my official language, but I would like to make a post and see what people's opinion would be about a creative work of mine that is in progress.

So here's the preface I wrote:

In 'The Imperial Arrogance', become involved in a plot of intrigue and betrayal, where the destinies of two men intertwine on a fearless journey.

In the rich lands of Kresimir dominated by a rigid social hierarchy between the nobles and their empires, love flourishes amid adversity. Wounded hearts find comfort in each other's arms, defying conventions and breaking barriers imposed by society and also by their own demons.

In this work, the strength of love unfolds in dark times, where dark secrets and afflicted hearts lead the protagonists through a journey full of harrowing revelations and heartbreaking goodbyes. The sometimes bitter truth will prevail over the darkness, while the redemptive light will shape a new order of peace at the cost of a crimson-washed floor.

Amidst the pride of destiny and the demons of the past, 'Imperial Arrogance' is a saga that challenges the barriers of society, showing that love knows no limits or conformities, and that it can appear in the most unusual situations.

Prepare to get lost in the pages of this story, where the powerful bond between two men will challenge prejudices and prove that the courage to fight for what you believe in can change the course of destiny.

#writer #fantasy #crative writing #original character #gay #medieval #original story #drak romance #bisexual #lesbian #dragons #creative vent #creativity block #writers on tumblr

[tteokokki]

Hi guys!! I just wanted ya'll to know that I am accepting requests. I'm having problems with creativity, so of you could help me!

#need some help #creativity block #help pls

[thelostpsychologist]

#personal #mine #creativity block #writers block #creativly lost

[julesztherefugee]

how does one get around the inevitable mental block whenever youre doing anything creative?

whether its writing for my dnd campaign, building my next minecraft base, trying to do my makeup more than just basic stuff, i always manage to go blank *right* when i cant have that, anyone got any tips or am i just doomed to have 7 unfinished things at once at all times????

#creative #minecraft #writers block #creativity block #dnd #dungeon master #advice #genuine question

[tarotindabox]

What are the causes of creativity blocks?

I went through the creativity blocks too and it took years to overcome them.🤯 I am really familiar with these problems and I know the mechanisms for their solution. From my personal experience or from the experience of other people,one way or another, my knowledge allows me to help others. I encountered such causes as:

🔸fear of not being understood or fear of being judged or not accepted

🔸fear of being not enough, when we think that there's no sense to create something because it already exists and you believe that you can't create something new and unique

🔸lack of selfbelief or selfacceptance

🔸overperfectionism

🔸procrastination or lack of motivation

🔸emotional stagnation, depression and other psychological troubles

🔸lack of support or encouragement from friends, relatives and others etc.

The tarot and oracle cards help me understand what kind of problem you have, what is your block and how to neutralize it - specific steps to solve the problem. That's why you can feel free to book a reading. It may be so that more than one reading is needed, but even one such reading is always a great springboard or an important step towards overcoming the crisis.😉

The price for such readings related to creative potential will be raised in august

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[redd956]

There’s creativity block

and then there’s creativity entanglement where all my ideas are there, amazing, and beautiful. But my mushy sleep deprived brain tangled them all together and now in order to find the whump prompt I wanted to write, my 13 years worth of a worldbuilt multiverse stands in my way like a dark souls boss with a charm spell.

#creativity block #sleep deprivation #worldbuilding

[pearcepeafowl]

shouldve of mentioned this before uhmm but im currently on a creativity block rn, but I did manage to get this through.

take this as a lil ‘gift’ for the time

Ill be inactive for now, at least until school ends for this year or until i escape the creativity block.

seeyouuntillthen ^^

sonny

#end me #traditional drawing #sketchbook #sonny #irobot #creativity block #see ya

[dean-samw67]

Good lord almighty someone drained my creativity right out of me

#writer's block #writer problems #fanfiction writer #creativity block

[graceless-writing]

“How’s your WIP going?”

"Have you made any progress?”

“How close are you to being done?”

#writing #creative writing #writing meme #writing memes #writer memes #writeblr #writblr #writing community #writers of tumblr #writerslife #writing block #writers block #writer things #writerscommunity #writerblr

[the-official-legacies-blog]

What I do to help boost my creativity

So I'm on a creativity block, which isn't ideal because I have a prequel comic to work on-

This is what I do to boost my creativity:

Scroll through Tumblr, I'll end up seeing something that boosts my creativity

Watch RWBY, RvB, or Demon Slayer, IDK how but watching things helps get me out of creativity block

Play Hollow Knight or Halo, sometimes it's good to take your frustration from creativity block and dump it on video games

Take 4000 shots of espresso (/J DO NOT DO-)

Drink a cappuccino

Spend time with my furry friends, Bubble and Squeak may not be artistic material but sometimes it's good to sit back and just bond with my dogs

Scroll through TikTok (Specifically ArtTok or WritingTok) for >10 minutes

Watch a Rubix Raptor video, IDK how but it just works somehow-

Read a graphic novel

Of course, this is just what works for me, everyone has their own method for getting out of a creativity block :}

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[burntoutdaydreamer]

Things That May Be Causing Your Writer's Block- and How to Beat Them

I don't like the term 'Writer's Block' - not because it isn't real, but because the term is so vague that it's useless. Hundreds of issues all get lumped together under this one umbrella, making writer's block seem like this all-powerful boogeyman that's impossible to beat. Worse yet, it leaves people giving and receiving advice that is completely ineffective because people often don't realize they're talking about entirely different issues.

In my experience, the key to beating writer's block is figuring out what the block even is, so I put together a list of Actual Reasons why you may be struggling to write:

(note that any case of writer's block is usually a mix of two or more)

Perfectionism (most common)

What it looks like:

You write one sentence and spend the next hour googling "synonyms for ___"

Write. Erase. Write. Rewrite. Erase.

Should I even start writing this scene when I haven't figured out this one specific detail yet?

I hate everything I write

Cringing while writing

My first draft must be perfect, or else I'm a terrible writer

Things that can help:

Give yourself permission to suck

Keep in mind that nothing you write is going to be perfect, especially your first draft

Think of writing your first/early drafts not as writing, but sketching out a loose foundation to build upon later

People write multiple drafts for a reason: write now, edit later

Stop googling synonyms and save that for editing

Write with a pen to reduce temptation to erase

Embrace leaving blank spaces in your writing when you can't think of the right word, name, or detail

It's okay if your writing sucks. We all suck at some point. Embrace the growth mindset, and focus on getting words on a page

Lack of inspiration (easiest to fix)

What it looks like:

Head empty, no ideas

What do I even write about???

I don't have a plot, I just have an image

Want to write but no story to write

Things that can help:

Google writing prompts

If writing prompts aren't your thing, instead try thinking about what kind of tropes/genres/story elements you would like to try out

Instead of thinking about the story you would like to write, think about the story you would like to read, and write that

It's okay if you don't have a fully fleshed out story idea. Even if it's just an image or a line of dialogue, it's okay to write that. A story may or may not come out of it, but at least you got the creative juices flowing

Stop writing. Step away from your desk and let yourself naturally get inspired. Go for a walk, read a book, travel, play video games, research history, etc. Don't force ideas, but do open up your mind to them

If you're like me, world-building may come more naturally than plotting. Design the world first and let the story come later

Boredom/Understimulation (lost the flow)

What it looks like:

I know I should be writing but uugggghhhh I just can'tttttt

Writing words feels like pulling teeth

I started writing, but then I got bored/distracted

I enjoy the idea of writing, but the actual process makes me want to throw my laptop out the window

Things that can help:

Introduce stimulation: snacks, beverages, gum, music such as lo-fi, blankets, decorate your writing space, get a clickity-clackity keyboard, etc.

Add variety: write in a new location, try a new idea/different story for a day or so, switch up how you write (pen and paper vs. computer) or try voice recording or speech-to-text

Gamify writing: create an arbitrary challenge, such as trying to see how many words you can write in a set time and try to beat your high score

Find a writing buddy or join a writer's group

Give yourself a reward for every writing milestone, even if it's just writing a paragraph

Ask yourself whether this project you're working on is something you really want to be doing, and be honest with your answer

Intimidation/Procrastination (often related to perfectionism, but not always)

What it looks like:

I was feeling really motivated to write, but then I opened my laptop

I don't even know where to start

I love writing, but I can never seem to get started

I'll write tomorrow. I mean next week. Next month? Next month, I swear (doesn't write next month)

Can't find the time or energy

Unreasonable expectations (I should be able to write 10,000 words a day, right????)

Feeling discouraged and wondering why I'm even trying

Things that can help:

Follow the 2 min rule (or the 1 paragraph rule, which works better for me): whenever you sit down to write, tell yourself that you are only going to write for 2 minutes. If you feel like continuing once the 2 mins are up, go for it! Otherwise, stop. Force yourself to start but DO NOT force yourself to continue unless you feel like it. The more often you do this, the easier it will be to get started

Make getting started as easy as possible (i.e. minimize barriers: if getting up to get a notebook is stopping you from getting started, then write in the notes app of your phone)

Commit to a routine that will work for you. Baby steps are important here. Go with something that feels reasonable: every day, every other day, once a week, twice a week, and use cues to help you remember to start. If you chose a set time to write, just make sure that it's a time that feels natural to you- i.e. don't force yourself to writing at 9am every morning if you're not a morning person

Find a friend or a writing buddy you can trust and talk it out or share a piece of work you're proud of. Sometimes we just get a bit bogged down by criticism- either internal or external- and need a few words of encouragement

The Problem's Not You, It's Your Story (or Outline (or Process))

What it looks like:

I have no problems writing other scenes, it's just this scene

I started writing, but now I have no idea where I'm going

I don't think I'm doing this right

What's an outline?

Drowning in documents

This. Doesn't. Make. Sense. How do I get from this plot point to this one?!?!?! (this ColeyDoesThings quote lives in my head rent free cause BOY have I been there)

Things That Can Help:

Go back to the drawing board. Really try to get at the root of why a scene or story isn't working

A part of growing as a writer is learning when to kill your darlings. Sometimes you're trying to force an idea or scene that just doesn't work and you need to let it go

If you don't have an outline, write one

If you have an outline and it isn't working, rewrite it, or look up different ways to structure it

You may be trying to write as a pantser when you're really a plotter or vice versa. Experiment with different writing processes and see what feels most natural

Study story structures, starting with the three act structure. Even if you don't use them, you should know them

Check out Ellen Brock on YouTube. She's a professional novel editor who has a lot of advice on writing strategies for different types of writers

Also check out Savage Books on YouTube (another professional story editor) for advice on story structure and dialogue. Seriously, I cannot recommend this guy enough

Executive Dysfunction, Usually From ADHD/Autism

What it looks like:

Everything in boredom/understimulation

Everything in intimidation/procrastination

You have been diagnosed with and/or have symptoms of ADHD/Autism

Things that can help:

If you haven't already, seek a diagnosis or professional treatment

Hire an ADHD coach or other specialist that can help you work with your brain (I use Shimmer; feel free to DM me for a referral)

Seek out neurodiverse communities for advice and support

Try body doubling! There's lot's of free online body doubling websites out there for you to try. If social anxiety is a barrier, start out with writing streams such as katecavanaughwrites on Twitch

Be aware of any sensory barriers that may be getting in the way of you writing (such as an uncomfortable desk chair, harsh lighting, bad sounds)

And Lastly, Burnout, Depression, or Other Mental Illness

What it looks like:

You have symptoms of burnout or depression

Struggling with all things, not just writing

It's more than a lack of inspiration- the spark is just dead

Things that can help:

Forget writing for now. Focus on healing first.

Seek professional help

If you feel like it, use writing as a way to explore your feelings. It can take the form of journaling, poetry, an abstract reflection of your thoughts, narrative essays, or exploring what you're feeling through your fictional characters. The last two helped me rediscover my love of writing after I thought years of depression had killed it for good. Just don't force yourself to do so, and stop if it takes you to a darker place instead of feeling cathartic

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[em-dash-press]

I am going to take a deep breath and just remind you:

Writing is messy, even for the best authors. It's supposed to feel a little uncomfortable, exhilarating, freeing, natural, and terrifying.

It's supposed to inspire you and feel like a too-heavy backpack.

Sometimes, you're going to love being a writer and sometimes, you'll feel so disconnected, you'll wonder if you were ever a writer to begin with.

Give yourself room to make mistakes and hate your work and return to it with renewed confidence that yes, you will get 1% better next time.

It's what we're all going through. Let's speed up the growing process a little by accepting the entirety of it.

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[blue-eyed-author]

Some of my writer’s block cures:

Handwrite. (If you already are, write in a different coloured pen.)

Write outside or at a different location.

Read.

Look up some writing prompts.

Take a break. Do something different. Comeback to it later.

Write something else. (A different WIP, a poem, a quick short story, etc.)

Find inspiring writing music playlists on YouTube. (Themed music, POV playlists, ambient music, etc.)

Do some character or story prompts/questions to get a better idea of who or what you’re writing.

Word sprints. Set a timer and write as much as you can. Not a lot of time to overthink things.

Set your own goals and deadlines.

Write another scene from your WIP. (You don’t have to write in order.) Write a scene you want to write, or the ending. (You can change it or scrap it if it doesn’t fit into your story later.)

Write a scene for your WIP that you will never post/add to your story. A prologue, a different P.O.V., how your characters would react in a situation that’s not in your story, a flashback, etc.

Write down a bunch of ideas. Things that could happen, thing that will never happen, good things, bad things.

Change the weather (in the story of course.)

Feel free to add your own.

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[lyralit]

subtle ways to include foreshadowing

one character knowing something offhandedly that they shouldn't, isn't addressed until later

the crow rhyme

colours!! esp if like, blue is evil in your world and the mc's best friend is always noted to wear blue...betrayal?

write with the ending in mind

use patterns from tragic past events to warn of the future

keep the characters distracted! run it in the background until the grand reveal

WEATHER.

do some research into Chekhov's gun

mention something that the mc dismisses over and over

KEEP TRACK OF WHAT YOU PUT. don't leave things hanging.

unreliable characters giving information that turn out to be true

flowers and names with meanings

anything with meanings actually

metaphors. if one character describes another as "a real demon" and the other turns out to be the bad guy, you're kind of like...ohhh yeahhh

anyways add anything else in the tags

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