Hints and Tips for Writers Block

Now on my second novel, I am definitely finding that the creative juices are flowing more freely with the second book.


It took me three years to do my first book and now looking back, I'm starting to understand why it took so long.

I didn't dedicate enough time to it as I didn't take it seriously, I was always changing sections of the character's storyline when new things occurred in my life and in all honesty I wanted to delay it as I was scared maybe it wasn't good enough.




However, doing my research on other books in the same field as my own I have realised:

• If you don't take your work seriously, no one else will,
• There are some 'unique' books out there, that are selling but we all know we could do much better, and;
• The feeling when you actually finish a book is amazing, which is why I started my second book straight after.

With working full time, I found that trying to write a book on the side would need me to put in some serious effort to relax, clear my mind from my daily chores and to just let my thoughts flow.

My hints and tips to trying to cope with writers block and to come out of it are:

• Find a way to relax! Whether it be your own quiet space in the house, go to a spa, go for a walk or run, etc.
• Have a diary to brainstorm your thoughts and feelings
• Research books in your field to build your confidence in your work or see what you need to improve on to remain within the competition.

I'm still trying different methods on trying to relax and when I come up with more, I will update you all!