3 Ways To Find Ideas When You Encounter A Writer’s Block.
The Writer’s Block is a random boomerang that hits us every now and then. We can’t really see it coming and we are at a loss when it strikes. What can we do when we are in a blank?
We know it when it comes. The white space on the Word document. That wretched blinking mouse cursor. That empty cup of coffee.
If you believe in paper scribbling to develop your ideas before typing, maybe you have some squashed paper balls around you.
What can we do when we are besieged by the silent attack of the Writer’s Block?
There are 3 ways we can find ideas when the mental well is dry. They work very well for me during my staring-at-the-ceiling days.
1. Do A Poll For Ideas.
Social media polls can help to generate some ideas. This depends on the topic.
If you are going to write about the workplace, use Linkedin polls. If you are writing about generic topics, use Twitter polls.
You will be surprised at the responses.
2. Read.
It is difficult to start and way easier to critique.
Our innate ability to disagree can help to generate a repertoire of contents. What I do is to start reading and then question what the author is saying.
Writing ideas come when I start disagreeing with the author.
3. Have A Conversation.
Have a chat.
I remember asking my Dad why he is not going out. He went on and on about feeling uncomfortable inhaling his exhaled carbon dioxide. From there, it went to greenhouse gases.
Interesting, right?
What about you?
How do you generate ideas when you are stuck?
Punch Through The Writer’s Block!
Aldric
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