5 Ways to Break through Your Writer's Block and Get Your Book Started Now!
by MidlifeWriter.com
You want to write a book. You talk about
writing your book. You buy lots of writing books and take classes on
writing. You talk some more about writing your book. So why aren't you
writing your book? Here's 5 ways to break through your writer's block
and get your book started now.
1. Get to Starbucks. Take your laptop or notepad, grab a double shot latte and start writing. You'll find plenty of inspiration by watching your fellow caffeine addicts and the energy buzz will give you a jumpstart. Don't leave until you have 10 pages written.
2. Play the Butt in the Chair Game. Here's the rules: Prepare your writing space. Sit down in the chair. Sit there until you write at least 2 pages of your book. Repeat daily as necessary.
3. Set a Deadline. Set a deadline for completing the first draft of each chapter of your book. Ask your most goal-oriented friend or family member to keep tabs on your progress and to keep score on how you are doing.
4. Get Out of Town. Create your own mini writing weekend retreat. Just take yourself and your writing materials and go somewhere that inspires you and start writing.
5. Blog Your Book. Set up a blog on Blogger.com or Typepad.com and write a 500 word post every day. At the end of the month, you'll have 15,000 words written.
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