Ideas that will help you to break free from writer's block and allow you to write again.
Write down a list of titles
Let your imagination rampage through any series of words, and use them to create titles that appeal to you. Even titles such as, “The Mortal Mirror,” “The Girl who Grew Weary,” or anything else you come up with may give you ideas that you can develop into stories. Try thinking of stories that go with the titles you dictated.
Research a topic that interests you
Generally, you’ll find that you’re more successful with writing if you write about something that you find genuinely interesting. Choosing a topic will alert you to what subjects please your brain, thus sparking your muse.Knowing more about that interesting subject makes it easier to write about, and through researching, you may discover new angles on the topic that will rejuvenate your store of writing fodder.
Read song lyrics
Song lyrics may allow you to zone in on certain emotions and motivate you to write.
Freewrite
Get a pen and a piece of paper, set a timer for two minutes, and write down anything you can think of without pausing to think. This will alert you to what’s on your mind and may act as a gateway to more serious writing.
Engage in online roleplay
There are several roleplay sites on the internet. Whether you want to write only a couple sentences each post or five paragraphs, you can easily find a roleplay site that suits you, of just about any topic you can possibly imagine. By just writing out the actions of a single character and interacting with other characters on the site, you can bounce your ideas off other people, improving your original ideas and even leading to the birth of new.
Google random words
Think of the strangest, most obscure words your mind can form and search for them using a search engine of your choosing. You’ll find the activity both interesting and muse-forming.
Try writing in a different area
. By merely migrating from your standard desk, you can plant yourself in a new environment that may help trigger new ideas. Try writing in your bathroom, your neighborhood park, the closest coffee shop. The locations are endless.
Take note of your dreams
Keep a dream journal or recorder next to your bed, and as soon as you wake up, document the dreams you experienced. Later, look back on your dreams and try to find common themes or reoccurring scenes. They may give you a clue of what to write about.
Try writing in a different form
If you usually write novels, try writing a play. If you’re used to writing plays, try writing poetry. Sometimes expanding your types of writing will motivate you enough to expand on previous ideas.
Read old works
If you have a character you find interesting, think of characters from that character’s backstory. Often, you can integrate old ideas with the new and break free from an obstacle that prevents you from writing.
