" Writing is the painting of the voice.” - Voltaire
When you read a book, do you see the problems the writer went
through before publishing it? I guess not! I am definitely certain that
what you see in any book is not the first plan, nor the second or the
third. The author must have written several times before the story
reaches to the point where it is ready to be published. Furthermore, there
are many great books with awesome stories, but we do not see the time
and effort that was placed into it.
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Writing is a skill, which means it can be improved.
All it takes is a great deal of effort and practice.
I have fallen in love once more. This time it is with the writing process. This process includes five
stages: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, publishing. It is imperative to note that these stages are
recursive and not linear. Thus, almost all writers have gone back and forth before publishing.
With this clearer vision
of the writing process I am more than elated to return to my classroom where I will
effectively teach this process to facilitate my students in becoming excellent
writers.
Although avid about writing, I must confess that I sometimes experience ‘Writer's block’.
For example, the task
given to write a piece of narrative entitled ‘caught’ thrilled me. I was eager to
get the job done. While brainstorming during the planning stage (prewriting) ideas
flew from left to right inside my head. I wrote the plan and was ready to follow
it. However, at the point of writing my first draft, I experienced ‘writer's block’. I did not know where to begin.
I will really need some tips on how to deal with this phase in the event it reoccurs. More
importantly, I will be able to use these suggestions to assist students who may be
suffering from the same.
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Hi Jael, writer's block is not a unique predicament as many established writers experience the same. However, one tip that helps me when I get writer's block is trying a visual approach. When words fail me, use of mind map or drawing helps me regain focus. Knowing that you are tech savvy maybe you can try Inkflow, an App which works like a word processor for visual thinking. You can download it free for your iPad or iPhone from the App store. Let me know how the visual approach works for you.
ReplyDeleteHere's the link for Inkflow.
(https://apps.apple.com/us/app/inkflow-visual-notebook-for/id519524685?ign-mpt=uo%3D4)
Thanks a million Erica. I will definitely give you feedback on this approach. Also, this will be a great way to help my students who suffer from writer's block. They can draw and then write about what was drawn. I am indeed grateful!
DeleteWriters block is a condition I believe that every writer encounters. Whenever I experience writers block I simply take a break. As simple as it sounds, it has worked for me. Sometimes all it takes is a few minutes break to get our thoughts flowing once again.
ReplyDeleteGood one Keida! This method worked for me in the past. But more recent, it has been proven futile. Sometimes I still try it, but when I'm back to writing the ideas are like lightning bolts. They fly left, right and center.
DeleteNoted Jael
DeleteI was dong some research myself and found that another method which can be used is to find the ending and work backwards. This stood out for me because most times the ending is clear but we do not know which root to take to the end. By working from the end backwards might help sort all the ideas in our minds. I am looking forward to trying this myself.
Hi Jael, I feel your pain, sometimes I too experience writers block. To deal with this issue I normally use various strategies, I take a break, I share my ideas with a friend and sometimes I also read others publication to get an idea. While researching I thought of you and came upon an article that would definitely assist you. I do hope to use some of the techniques given too. I do hope it helps you at least to start getting over 'writers block'. Please keep me informed of your progress and if it works for you? and which ones you think would benefit you as a writer the most. (Please find link attached below)
ReplyDeletehttps://authornews.penguinrandomhouse.com/10-ways-to-beat-writers-block/
Thanks so much Carla. I will read this article and let you know if it was useful.
ReplyDeleteWell said Jael! One thing that I do when I get writers block is take a nap and then re-focus. If that does not work I get something to eat and watch a comedy which might give me an idea for my writing. One other suggestion is to record all the ideas that are flying like missiles in your head on a paper then eliminate what sounds far fetch. By doing this you are narrowing your options.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Delisa, writing down the various ideas in our head is another excellent way to cope with writer's block. I will also add this to my list.
DeleteDelisa, I like the idea of the nap because sometimes writer's block happens due to being tired. A nap will certainly rejuvenate the body and mind. I will try this strategy the next time I experience writer's block.
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ReplyDeleteI am happy I have stumbled upon this blog. I can definitely relate too many of the comments here. However, I realize also that I may have been doing some things wrong also. Usually when I get a writer’s block, I never looked at it as taking a break at first to rejuvenate your thoughts may help. I mostly use to try putter myself in deeper thoughts and creating scenarios from different angles, which I sometimes realize, put my writing piece in more jeopardy. Other times I my just change the topic, and that is bad, because sometimes it puts me at a disadvantage against time.
ReplyDeleteI will definitely try this and see how it turns out.