Writer’s BLOCK? It’s a 5 letter word!

I hate to admit it, but over the last 
several months, I’ve had writer’s block.

There, I’ve said it. I got it off my chest.

But now, what?

I’ve tried the “tried and true trick” that authors use; “Just write.” I must not have tried it long enough or something. I got some great ideas for new stories, however, nothing for my current story. I know it works, but it didn’t work for me, not this time. 

Instead of writing I prayed, talked to my writers group and family. However, they had different ideas and suggestions. I spent time reading trade books and articles. I read books by some of the best authors in my genre, that didn’t help; I so got engrossed in the books, I forgot to pay attention to what I was searching for.

So, I played solitaire. Unbelievably—that didn’t work either. 

Finally, a friend of mine gave me some excellent advice. She said, “Dee, consider everyone’s ideas; apply the ones you like and toss the rest. Then focus on your story, your plan; think about where you want to take your book. Then sit down and write.”

I went for a motorcycle ride; it’s my most productive place to think. As I watched the scenes roll by I thought about my story, my characters, where they were and most importantly, where I wanted them to go.

When I got home, I sat down and put fingers to the keys and...with my rough plan, written on a napkin sitting next to me, my fingers flew.  

It worked!

What do you do when you can’t write, when you have too many ideas floating in your head? Do you have a method? Please share your ideas with us by writing in Comments section, below.