Comments on: Beating Internet Writer’s Block

By: Meryl K. Evans

Meryl K. Evans — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:28:15 +0000

Fold laundry (gets me away from computer doing something mundane) and play computer games (sometimes having fun can inspire and get you back in a groove) — after all, I am a game reviewer — so in essence I am working … just not creating.

If it’s late at night — call it quits and go to bed. You may be pushing too hard. Besides, ideas sometimes start pouring out when I hit the pillow — thus it’s important to keep pen and paper nearby to get the idea out of the head and onto paper.

By: Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome

Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:25:08 +0000

I use the site http://www.NowDoThis.com to keep me on track. When I feel like taking a break from whatever task is at hand, I flip to the tab with Now Do This open, see in big letters what I’ve chosen to spend my time on in the moment, sigh, and go back to it.

Without the visual reminder, I get distracted super-easily.

By: Scott Marlowe

Scott Marlowe — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:17:05 +0000

There’s definitely a point of diminishing returns. I know when I’ve reached that point, when the ideas aren’t coming, when editing starts to become a chore instead of enjoyable. When that happens, I give it up for the day and go do something else. The change in focus gives me that reprieve I need to get back on it later that day or the next.

By: Miz Liz

Miz Liz — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:02:33 +0000

I’ve been working at home for almost 20 years. Getting moving/out of the house/distractions are the keys to avoiding boredom and weight gain and overcoming writer’s block. Getting the phone, tweeting and stumbling also seem to help! Good stuff here.

By: Vijayendra Mohanty

Vijayendra Mohanty — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:28:17 +0000

I find the act of reading a huge hurdle in the way of writing. No offense meant of course!

By: CatherineL

CatherineL — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:46:44 +0000

These are great tips Bob. Going off and doing something else really helps. I like to go for a walk, speak to people and get out and about. By the time you get back there’s always something new to write about.

By: Debra

Debra — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 02:38:32 +0000

This is great advice. Another way I break internet writer’s block is to stop trying to write and instead pick up a book I love. Something about reading another author’s words gets my own creative juices flowing again.