Writer’s block sucks. And whether you are a seasoned writer or a new writer, this feeling is probably all too familiar. (Congrats if you haven’t had it yet. But I would read this post just in case…)

Here are some of the ways I fix writer’s block. See if any of these work for you!

1. Take a break. Don’t try to write, don’t think about writing, nothing. Go for a walk, cook a meal, or so anything else but write. Sometimes writing can be like when you can’t remember the name of a song. Just stop thinking about it and your brain will find the answer for you.

2. Use a random word generator. There are generators for almost everything now. Just Google which one you want and you can get lists of words, places, names, traits, and more!

3. Become your character. If possible, go to the same place or situation your characters are in. By immersing yourself in their world, it can be easier to write about.

4. Story prompts. There are books and card decks filled with prompts for various genres. Open randomly or just flip through until you find one that sparks your imagination.

5. Read your favorite book. It’s your favorite for a reason, right? Let it inspire your own words.

6. Ask “what if” questions. Storytelling is very much a game of “What if?” Neil Gaiman once said in an interview about coming up with story ideas, that it was about asking these questions. He gave the example, “What if a werewolf bit a goldfish?”

I hope some of these ideas helped! I know they have helped me over the years.

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Happy Writing!