I'm starting to get pissed.
The Rebel Faction » Forums » General Discussion » Rebel Cafe » Writers Block
Banned
I've got it bad. What do you do/read/listen to/whatever when you have it?
I'm starting to get pissed.
I'm starting to get pissed.
Internaut
I have a few songs for each of my characters that kind of exude their personality. Some times that helps. In general heavy rock'n'roll helps too -- I think the aggressive beat and wall of noise has something to do with it.
Otherwise I just play xbox or read some magazines.
I don't write enough to get block very often though. I tend to have more ideas than time, so there's always a backlog to dig into.
Otherwise I just play xbox or read some magazines.
I don't write enough to get block very often though. I tend to have more ideas than time, so there's always a backlog to dig into.
Blink If You Can Hear Me
Music. Wihout suitable music to play I just die.
I find that sometimes just taking a day off helps too. Just do what you would normally do but just omit the writing.
I took after a suggestion Omnae gave me and began to cycle projects. Work on them piecemeal, when the inspiration strieks you, no pressure, and find that is incredibly effective.
I find that sometimes just taking a day off helps too. Just do what you would normally do but just omit the writing.
I took after a suggestion Omnae gave me and began to cycle projects. Work on them piecemeal, when the inspiration strieks you, no pressure, and find that is incredibly effective.
OS: In a world of bon-bons, you are a twinkie.
Ahnk: God damn you, I am Count Chocula and you know it.
I'm not spending my anniversary night thumping my head against the wall. - Damalis, on Moderating TRF
Then tell him you want it harder, damnit! - Ahnk, on Damalis
Civilian
I agree with ahnk. I find that when I have ideas I have loads of them so I write them down. Then when i have writers block I just go revive a few ideas.
The Slothful Padawan
I like a sledge hammer. A sledge hammer is good for anything that's blocking you.
Or explosives.
Or explosives.
Wookie Captain
Ahhhh.... the infamious writers block that all us writers hate dearly
For me.. I either do something that reminds me of what I'm writing about
Or I watch something related to it (if it's an anime story, then I watch Japanese Anime)
Or I listen to music, it really does depend though. Sometimes writers block won't go away until a certain amount of time passes, take it from me, I've been known to have a constant writers block of up to six months.. and trust me.. it's VERY annoying!
[/size]
For me.. I either do something that reminds me of what I'm writing about
Or I watch something related to it (if it's an anime story, then I watch Japanese Anime)
Or I listen to music, it really does depend though. Sometimes writers block won't go away until a certain amount of time passes, take it from me, I've been known to have a constant writers block of up to six months.. and trust me.. it's VERY annoying!
Co-op Threads:
[url="http://therebelfaction.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11118&page=1"]A Meeting Of Minds[/url]
[url="http://therebelfaction.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11596&page=1&pp=21"]Tapestries: Weavings of Friendship[/url]
Solo Threads:
Upcoming Threads:
[size=1]Rise of the Serendevis[/size]
[size=1][size=1][color=orange]Darkness Falls[/size][/color][/size]
[size=1]Assault on Serra Toga[/size]
[size=1]
[img]http://tinyurl.com/58ra7e/.gif" alt="" />
Strip Tease For Me, Baby / Tie Me To The Bed, Dear
I jump from project to project. Usually I'm fleshing out one story and when I get to a part where I feel stuck, I go work on the plot line for what ever I'm doing next.
That usually refreshes things.
That usually refreshes things.
Internaut
I'd have to agree with keeping multiple irons in the fire. I tend to rotate through my characters about twice a year. Eventually I get an idea or two, and I write as them for a while. Then the idea goes cold, and I move on.
I think Tobal is the only character I have that I can write steadily.
I think Tobal is the only character I have that I can write steadily.
in the depths of r'lyeh<br>IQ Rating: 200<br>She's smarterer than everyone!
I find that sometimes just taking a day off helps too. Just do what you would normally do but just omit the writing.
Exactly.
Only, I usually take a couple of years off at a time. But still.
[SIZE=1]
// we all get out want me as a fever so low
// positive voice negative pills everyone everything
// a fever a fever now you can see remind me
[/SIZE]
// a fever a fever now you can see remind me
Bounty Hunter
I can't believe I'm going to be the first person to suggest this...
Drugs.
Drugs.