Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Tips for Young Writers 29: A strategy for getting unstuck

When you don't know what to do next with your story, try this ...

Silently ask yourself for the solution, then just relax and listen to your thoughts. When something comes to mind, write it down no matter how silly or irrelevant it seems. Don't question, just write. This may be all it takes to find your solution, but if not ...

Leave your writing area and do something menial for a few minutes - tidying, check the letterbox, a little gardening, just go outside for a moment. When you return you might find the solution is suddenly obvious.

2 comments:

Emily said...

Hi Michael! thanks for the tips. You came to my school, (St Andrews School) and I thought I'd take a look at your blog. These tips are REALLY helpful! I just thought I'd let you know your really helping in improving my writing. Thanks!

wagstheauthor said...

That's so great to hear, Emily. I hope you write lots of brilliant new stories!!