Methods for Overcoming Writer’s Block

Accomplished podcaster, author, blogger, and lecturer Scott Westerman, formerly of Michigan, splits his time between several professional endeavors. He founded and curates Keener13.com and RockAndRollRevisited.com, two music-focused websites. On top of this, the former Michigan resident serves as the CEO of Ramirez and Clark and is a published author who has written several books under both his own name of Scott Westerman and his pen name of Terry Shepherd.

Writers of all types experience writer’s block at some point in their careers. Fortunately, there are many methods for overcoming the issues. Here are a few examples:

Go for a walk.
Hiking or walking gets writers away from their desks for a bit, while also loosening up and clearing the brain. This physical activity keeps the blood moving and makes writing approachable again. It’s also simple enough that writers may begin writing scenes in their heads as they walk.

Freewrite.
When writers freewrite, they write about anything that comes to mind, regardless of spelling, grammar, or topic. This helps them write without second-guessing themselves and frees the mind of doubt and self-consciousness, two aspects of writer’s block. Freewriting typically occurs during a set amount of time in a relaxing setting.

Balance the inner critic.
Every writer, regardless of fame or years of experience, has an inner critic. This criticism fuels self-doubt and writer’s block. Successful writers do not cower before their inner critic. Rather, they hear it, acknowledge its points, and move forward. This balanced relationship with inner critics lets writers address any necessary issues while moving past insecurities.

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