It’s safe to say that we’ve all had writer’s block from time to time. In fact, it feels like when I’m not writing, I’m googling “cure for writer’s block” or “how to get rid of writer’s block?” We all know the best kind of screenplay is a finished one. But finishing is an uphill climb. Especially with so many distractions available. Why not learn how to cure writer's block together? I’m going to take you through the five steps I often use to overcome writer’s block. Consider this some rehab for your soul. Let’s do this! What is Writer’s Block? To diagnose the problem, we have to first get the definition. For me, writer’s block occurs when I’m sitting in front of the page and I have the inability to move the story forward. I often confuse writer’s block with procrastination, but they aren’t the same. Sometimes procrastination can lead to writer’s block, or be a symptom of it, but they’re not interchangeable. When I’m blocked, I can’t think of any idea that matters to the story. I also start freaking out if I have a deadline. That’s why it’s become so important to me to cure my writer’s block. What Causes Writer’s Block? There are three main factors when it comes to writer’s block. Fear, lack of preparation, and doubt. #1: FEAR A lot of writer’s fear what’s going on the page. We put too much of an emphasis on getting things perfect, that we don’t take joy...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 19 August, 2024