There comes a time in every writer’s life where they
experience writer’s block. It’s the bane of our existence. So how do we press
through it?
Pray. Regardless if I have writer’s block or not, I pray.
But when my brain comes up empty as I’m staring at a blank laptop screen or
staring at the lack of words being added, I start sending prayers upward left
and right. I ask for prayers from my critique partners, street team, family
members, etc. I tell the Lord what frustrates me and talk through the story with
Him. I also open my ears to His response.
Read. Reading is great inspiration. Sometimes we read a
story and our brain automatically figures out what works and what doesn’t.
Believe it or not, that helps us when we write our own story. Sometimes, our
brain just needs to switch creative outlets. Reading will relax the brain and
take away the stress of staring at the blank screen.
Explore. Often times we have to explore other adventures to
throw our characters into. Have you upped the ante enough? Is there goal too
easily attainable at the moment? If so, explore ways you can make their life
difficult and ultimately, add words to the screen.
Seek. Seek advice from other writers. A writer friend maybe
able to offer you minutes of brainstorming or a solution to a scene you’re
stuck on. Don’t be afraid to utilize your resources.
Sit. Last, sit and write. Remember, you do this to glorify
God and He will show up.
What tips do you have to beat writer’s block?
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Toni Shiloh is a wife, mom, and Christian fiction writer.
Once she understood the powerful saving grace thanks to the love of Christ, she
was moved to honor her Savior. She writes to bring Him glory and to learn more
about His goodness.
She spends her days hanging out with her husband and their
two boys. She is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and president
of the Virginia Chapter.
You can find her on her website at http://tonishiloh.weebly.com
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Delaney Jones has finally started to pick up the pieces of
her shattered life after the death of her husband, Parker. Just as she adjusts
to a new normal, in walks Army soldier, Luke Robinson. When she finally makes
the decision to trust him, the world deals her a heavy blow.
Sergeant First Class Luke Robinson can’t get over his part in
the death of Delaney’s husband. Hoping to assuage his guilt, he offers to lend
a hand. He never counted on the feelings she evokes with just a smile. Will his
secrets widen the gulf, or will he finally find absolution?
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