A comprehensive list I made while ironically having Writer’s block. Hopefully you can relate. But! In the interest of maybe helping you out, I’ve added suggested solutions for each different kind of Writer’s Block. So Enjoy!
Drawing a Blank
Writer’s block where you have one singular aspect of your story planned out the most minute detail but everything else is just a blank. Examples of this include:
“I have a Plot but nothing else.”
“I have Characters but nothing else.”
“I have A World Concept but nothing else.”
Suggested Solution:
Write down what you do have. Write it in the form of a sort of outline as the “skeleton” of your story. Begin focusing on slowly filling in your outline, maybe searching the internet for some inspo to help you out when you get stuck.
No Motivation
Where you have an idea but no actual motivation to put it into works. So it just sits and rots in a notebook or word document as a single plot synopsis that never gets worked on.
Suggested Solution:
Refresh your brain. You can do this a few ways. I find what works best for me is exercising a little or taking a walk. A shower might also help you reset and find your second wind too.
Short on Inspiration
You have the motivation! Yay! But what to actually write…? This is where you don’t lack motivation, but you are drawing an absolute blank on what your next writing project is actually going to be.
Suggested Solution:
The internet is a wonderful source of writing inspiration. Maybe search up a few writing prompts online? You cna also find inspiration from reading other books or maybe even watching a movie?
Maybe Tomorrow….
You sort of want to write but doing everything else besides writing sounds more appealing. You might even make plans to write one day but somehow you just end up watching a few episodes of your favorite show or mindlessly scrolling through social media. Sadly, this is the one that is the most common to me.
Suggested Solution:
Try writing for at least 5 minutes. If by the end of the 5 minute mark you feel like continuing, do so! If not, step away, do something else, and come back and try again.
Slump
You already started your story. You have a plot, characters, and a world. Things were going so well when BAM! you just hit a wall for no rhyme or reason. You probably spend a lot of time staring at a word document, at a loss as to what to do next. You are in a slump
Suggested Solution:
A slump can sometimes be a sign that something in your scene or story isn’t working. So I suggest maybe consider rewriting the chapter before the one where you began your “slump”. Re-review your outline for your story as well and you’ll get back on track in no time!
By the Brooke 