Writing About Writer's Block

I've had a few pieces important to me to be completed this week- what you are reading being one. Naturally, I developed a writer's block. Now, it is the first time in a while I remember having this. (Touch wood, it doesn't make a reoccurrence for a while, either!) When they come, though, I am painfully aware of their presence. If I am not writing, I am daydreaming about scenarios I would like to write about, new worlds I would like to create. Even a musical, but that is not to be spoken about. Ever. However, I had a few tips at my disposal on how to overcome writer's block...

1) Stop writing. Submit what you have written early, and label it a draft. Go back to it later, with a new opinion and a fresh head. Don't force yourself to write.

2) Do you write pen to paper? If so, try typing for a while. If you type, write with pen and paper. The change may prompt a new burst of energy.

3) Do not worry. Generally, forgetting about it may give your brain a chance to breathe. This could well lead to a new idea popping up when you least expect it.

4) Which reminds me, keep a notepad (with a pen and torch) by your bed. That moment of least expectation could well be 11:45pm, plus, jotted down dreams can be fun to read in the morning! (See said musical.)

5) Eat some fruit, because it probably sets a few happy endorphins racing in your body, thus enlightening your heart, soul and creative channels. Yes, I did make most of that up, but I reckon it could work.

Disclaimer: I cannot guarantee any of the above will work, but I had fun testing them out. (#5 has yet to be trialled.)
Thank you for reading,chupa chups! E.R :) x

2014

I haven't really made a resolution this year. In general, resolutions are about banning yourself from doing something. Don't eat junk food. Don't put weight on. Don't spend time with *insert name* because they're a negative person/ your ex/ just that really frustrating type of person to hang out with. When all is drunkenly said and done, with the best of intentions, over a toast to the New Year, what are you really left with? A craving for your favourite junk food. An obsessive measuring of weight that ruins everything, from meals out, to ordinary days. Lonely nights in with nobody to talk to, driving yourself insane. That's not a good new year. This year, I have only tried to stop myself from doing one thing- do not regret. Other than that, I have resolved to DO more things. I will meet up with true friends more. I will make new friends. I will eat healthier, so bits of junk food are part of a balanced diet. (Or you can convince yourself it is!) Surely that makes for a better year? However you spend it, chupa chup, I hope you can make it the best you can. :)

Thanks for reading. Leave any resolutions in comments please!
ER xx