Writers Block is something that every writer has to deal with. Usually this means that the writer has to think more about what happens next in the story. What can you do to get over it?
1. Work on something else.
If you run into writers block on one story, you can always go work on another project. Sometimes just getting out of the mindset that you had before, can get rid of your writers block. If you prefer to only work on one project at a time, research something related to the scene that your blocked on.
2. Switch POV
Sometimes the best way to work out what happens next is to switch to another POV. Your hero knows to much of what is going on, or you want to keep the hero's daring plan a secret from the audience? Change Point Of View to someone else, but a random bystander, secondary character or the villain. This can provide interesting insights into what is happening and you can always rewrite it if you don't like it.
3. Research
Sometimes spending the time to research aspects and the small details can change the way that your story works out. Maybe you need to know the exact type of herbs that grow in the area to be used in medicine or poison.
4. Relax
If all else fails go doing something that you enjoy. Go take a walk around the block, call up a old friend and chat with them, catch up on your chores. Sleep on it and the next day with any luck the writers block will be gone.
What are some of your suggestions for getting rid of writers block?
