Comments on: Tips to overcome writer’s block

By: Nicholas Z. Cardot

Nicholas Z. Cardot — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:07:33 +0000

I like to do an exercise called idea mapping. I draw a circle in the middle of a piece of paper and right the name of my site in it. Then I draw circles around the main one and write in the main categories of my blog. I then start thinking of topics within each category. I have six categories on my blog and I have about 5 or 6 ideas in each category. So as far as topics are concerned I have enough material to write about for the next month and a half at 6 posts per week (I don't always publish on Sunday's).Nicholas Z. Cardot´s last blog post... 5 Irrefutable Qualities of Successful Blogs

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Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:43:47 +0000

[...] is to schedule a number of posts well in advance as mentioned in one of the old posts here that talked about writer’s block. But if you already run out of those scheduled posts or they are kind of in draft form, you may [...]

By: Ajith Prasad

Ajith Prasad — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:20:32 +0000

Thanks Meghna. I liked your recent guest post that dealt with this topic as well. Pasting the link here for others' reference!Writers Block exists no more!

By: Meghna

Meghna — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:24:33 +0000

Very well written and you have covered all points. It is interesting to see what methods people use to overcome the writer’s block and we get varied techniques. I’ll be trying some of these in my posts. Thank you for sharing.

By: Ajith Prasad

Ajith Prasad — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:38:56 +0000

@Stephan, it is a pretty useful tool setting the timer will definitely push you to achieve things within time. Thanks for sharing it.

Being a programmer I have a different issue with respect to such tools and editors. As and when I keep typing in I add my HTML tags as well (to link URLs, images, to format with blockquote, bold, h2, h3 etc). So by the time, I finish typing in 200 words as reported by such tools, Actually I would have completed 150 or so… Perhaps, it’s my problem. I should type in everything first and then format I guess.

Cheers, Ajith

By: Stephan Miller

Stephan Miller — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:52:53 +0000

I found this writing tool the other day that allows you to set a word count and time limit. Then it goads you to keep on typing. I used it the other day to break my writer’s block. I always have to have a few methods to get myself writing again, because nothing works all the time. The tool is called Write or Die: http://lab.drwicked.com/writeordie.html

By: Ajith Prasad

Ajith Prasad — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:46:13 +0000

@Rajiv, thanks for linking your post which talks about a few more dimensions of writer’s block… I read it with a lot of interest and recommend the same to other readers as well.

Cheers!

By: moserw

moserw — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:11:21 +0000

Very good post Ajith. I have found keeping myself updated by reading news, technology news, other forums, etc. is a must indeed. You really have to read to write, that much is so true. I did write on this topic a while ago at blogger’s block – ways to deal with it and overcome it.

Taking a break and catching up on a personal hobby such as reading, catching up on a movie, just heading out for a drive, window shopping etc. also pretty much help out. When you are down with a block, you cannot really force good content out of yourself. I have found taking a break and doing something different is better and then you can get back to blogging when your heart is in it.

By: Ajith Prasad

Ajith Prasad — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:25:25 +0000

@Kurt, yup, keeping several almost complete posts will help… (See above: Kim, has as much as 70 of them!)

By: Kurt

Kurt — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:47:39 +0000

Its also a fact that on some day we can get an overload of idea to write. So the best will be to write drafts of these on the same day and then later develop them when you have a writer’s block.

By: Ajith Prasad

Ajith Prasad — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:38:09 +0000

@2TP, I wouldn’t call yourself not blogging frequently as writers block. Because you are having other major priorities like your online freelance writing… But from your comment, it seems like once in a while you get stuck as well

@Atul, you are most welcome! It would be great if you could share your experiences as well…

By: Atul Sharma

Atul Sharma — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:22:19 +0000

Well said. i use some of the points u wrote above and i m making notes of the others. thanks for helping to improve my knowledge base.Atul Sharma's last blog post...Elisha Cuthbert Wallpapers

By: 2ThePoint

2ThePoint — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:41:12 +0000

I’m usually ok for my blog. Maybe ‘cos I don’t update it everyday. However, as you know, I had a recent bruhaha with my freelance writing. A deadline was staring me straight in the face and I was seriously stuck. If I was honest, managing my time a bit better would have helped, so you do have a point there. Writer’s block can be all the more stubborn when you’re under (time)
pressure.

Thanks for the post.

take care…

By: Ajith Prasad

Ajith Prasad — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:47:41 +0000

@Danny, Article directories are a great sources to get ideas as well

@Kim, With 70 drafts (and if most of them get to see the light) you could peacefully take a couple of months off for a long vacation You are definitely armed well to face the challenge!

@Bruno, that’s a great habit to have – I mean to read through all the comments all over so that you won’t miss any connecting point – and moreover you get new topics as well

@Nihar, thanks for the compliments – getting organized with respect to time & available resources definitely help us bloggers

By: Nihar

Nihar — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:08:59 +0000

Very good points covered. I will try to follow some points mentioned above for my future posts.Nihar's last blog post...October 2008 Blog Traffic & Income statistics

By: Bruno Auger

Bruno Auger — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:13:46 +0000

I read comments and post from all over. I always like the fact the way others percive things and gives me the creativity to come up with something along the lines on someone elses suggestion or thought.Bruno Auger's last blog post...Link Love for November 2nd

By: Kim Woodbridge

Kim Woodbridge — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:53:32 +0000

Comments can be a really good source of inspiration. Whenever I come across an idea from anywhere I make a quick draft in WordPress with a link and a little bit of info. I currently have over 70 drafts - I won't end up writing about all of them but it usually keeps me from not having something to write about.Kim Woodbridge's last blog post...Share Your Blogging Workspace

By: Danny Cooper

Danny Cooper — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:05:33 +0000

I often take a browse through article directories to destroy my writers block.Danny Cooper's last blog post...November Case Study - Blog Contest!