More Tips for Beating Writer's Block

3. Print your work. This sounds simple enough. Similar to changing fonts and spacing, printing your work gives a new perspective. It also helps you see things you may have overlooked. Many times I’ve printed my work and took it with me to a completely different location to read it. With a pen in hand, I jotted down notes as new ideas came to me.


4. Read aloud and record it. Hearing your story read aloud brings it to life. It also lets you know if your story flows naturally. This technique is great if you’re experiencing writer’s block with your dialog. If you aren’t able to record yourself, have someone else read the scene to you.


5. Take a break. This tip seems easy enough. If writer’s block becomes a problem, take 5-10 minutes to get a snack, read the newspaper, or go for a walk. This will revive your mind before you jump back into your work.

Introduction

Hello, my name is Michael T. Owens, and I'm a scatterbrained writer (but not as bad as I used to be!). Do you have an unfinished novel, short story, poem, or script collecting dust? How about the idea you started working on but quit in the middle. Are you having a hard time staying focused? You are in the right place if you answered ‘yes’ to any of those questions. Although I’m not fully cured of my scatterbrained ways, I have achieved some writing success. I became more productive once I learned how to keep my scatterbrained tendencies in check. I now have several novels, short stories, magazine articles, and screenplays to my credit. Keep checking this site for updates. I will be sharing strategies, advice, and personal experiences that hopefully will help you finish your masterpiece.

Michael T. Owens

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