Writer's block and How To Deal

[Linski]

Creators of tapas, how often do you deal with writer's block? When it hits, how do you overcome it?

For me, I find myself struggling with it - among other doubts - before I've even begun a project. I have have a ton of premises and characters that I like, but it feels like I slam into a wall when it's time to world-build, outline the story, etc. I'd like to be able to create something to point at and say, "this is 100% MY thing" but I'm starting to think I just don't have writer-brain. At all.

[myumyudapao]

this happens to me often, what I do is I'll take a break and read more stories or watch movies to get some ideas, I read things which genre that I like to entertain myself too,..
sometimes taking a break will overcome it, overthinking making it worse, like you ask your self "is this good enough" or something like that, but really just do things what you are comfortable with,and what makes you happy,

[cherrystark]

I'm going through a spell of writer's block right now, tbh. I'm reminding myself not to stress. I can post at my own pace.

[drcharlotterodricks]

Change my environment..thats what I do, else I'l go and do something completely un related

[shfra13]

I'd like to be able to create something to point at and say, "this is 100% MY thing" but I'm starting to think I just don't have writer-brain.

I think a lot of writers think like that. The more you think about your story, the less it becomes exciting and original in your mind. But, to your readers, it will be something new and exciting. Your story will still be 100% your thing, because it all led from your own creativity. Even with common tropes, your story can still be new and fresh.

As for what I do when writer's block hit me, I simply stop writing. I relax myself, not stressing about any of my projects. Fortunately, I don't write for a living, so there's nothing to lose by doing so. If my writer's block is of one of my project, I sometimes do another project or short story instead. Or, sometimes, if I just don't have the mood to write but the idea in my mind keeps flooding, I'll write those ideas down, linking one another to form a coherent sequence that can be my reference when writing in the future. All in all, I'll try my best not to stress myself--maybe while I read some other stuff, or write some other things.

[WolfUnderTheMoon89]

It might sounds weird, but I haven't gotten one yet in half a year with in that time I wrote a full novel and halfway through a second. I see writing as something you need to train, like a workout. So I do it everyday no matter what
So your mind keeps working.
I write. Plot the next bit as Im in the flow and stop after that. so when I pick up again, I know what I need to write. Its already there

[Nyerelia]

I like the idea of going for the obvious tropes as a starting point and then evolve from there, I might use it for my projects

[doodles-instant]

i don't think you'll ever be satisfied 100% with a story you write, there will be always something you want to add or remove. anyway, my way of dealing with writer's block is by throwing some random ideas, talking to other people, going outside for inspiration, playing open-world video games like red dead redemption, skyrim, and the newly released genshin impact. basically instead of pondering for hours and being confused doing something is the key. starting with baby steps, then when the momentum starts my problems will be behind me.

[Linski]

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who replied; it was great to read your thoughts, and you've given me a lot to think about, with regards to the pressure I put on myself and front-loading the writing of a project.

[Dane_Sherbet]

Everyone so far has been for the idea of staying in the game and finding quick fixes to keep you going. But sometimes the writer's block goes deeper than that, and requires major life changes before you can get back to creating.

If this is a hobby, then it should give you strength. And if this is a gamble that you're hoping to turn into a career, well, it's like regular gambling. Don't put in any time, energy, or money that you're not willing to lose forever. Your health and your relationships are more important.