1. Remind yourself why you're writing the story. Think back to the early stages of the project when you were really excited about the characters and the plot and the themes raised. It's easy to get bored of a writing project that you've been working on for a long time and want to move on to something new. But, the truth is all writing projects take a little while and if every time you gave up when it got tricky and moved on, you would never ever produce anything. So keep working at it and don't loose faith in the story that you've spent so much time creating.
2. Create a routine for yourself. Put aside a few hours in the day for writing and whether you choose to do this in the morning, afternoon or evening make sure you choose a time that will work for you and stick to it. Avoid time wasting activities like going on Facebook.
3. Take breaks. If you're completely stuck and you're just sitting there staring at your paper with a blank mind then you know it's time to take a small break from your story. Move away from where you are sitting and make yourself a drink or a something to eat. The tiniest change of scenery and a little activity does wonders for a frazzled brain and you will probably find that when you return to your writing, after your break, that you can see a way to get past the "writer's block".
4. Don't give up on your story. When you get to a tough part in your story it can be tempting to just give up on it and start something new instead. You may think that there is no point investing time in finishing a story which you simply don't think is any good anymore but NO story is a hopeless case and if you don't like it at the moment then work on it, building on the weak aspects and you will make yourself like it again.
5. Know that you can do it! Writing a novel can sometimes seem like an impossible task especially when you'e struggling it. There is no denying that it takes a long time it's definitely not easy but it is not impossible. If it was impossible then all the bookshops and libraries would be empty but their bursting with hundreds of diverse books written by all sorts of people. So have faith in your ability and you will complete your story.
So...what are you waiting for? What am I waiting for? Let's go and write!
2. Create a routine for yourself. Put aside a few hours in the day for writing and whether you choose to do this in the morning, afternoon or evening make sure you choose a time that will work for you and stick to it. Avoid time wasting activities like going on Facebook.
3. Take breaks. If you're completely stuck and you're just sitting there staring at your paper with a blank mind then you know it's time to take a small break from your story. Move away from where you are sitting and make yourself a drink or a something to eat. The tiniest change of scenery and a little activity does wonders for a frazzled brain and you will probably find that when you return to your writing, after your break, that you can see a way to get past the "writer's block".
4. Don't give up on your story. When you get to a tough part in your story it can be tempting to just give up on it and start something new instead. You may think that there is no point investing time in finishing a story which you simply don't think is any good anymore but NO story is a hopeless case and if you don't like it at the moment then work on it, building on the weak aspects and you will make yourself like it again.
5. Know that you can do it! Writing a novel can sometimes seem like an impossible task especially when you'e struggling it. There is no denying that it takes a long time it's definitely not easy but it is not impossible. If it was impossible then all the bookshops and libraries would be empty but their bursting with hundreds of diverse books written by all sorts of people. So have faith in your ability and you will complete your story.
So...what are you waiting for? What am I waiting for? Let's go and write!
