What To Do When You Don't Know What To Write About

Writers Block is a very real and very serious problem that affects millions of writers every day. This terrible condition has a tendency of falling under the radar in favor of other more "serious" conditions such as physical illness. In reality, however, Writer’s Block is an extremely grave plight that must be dealt with immediately upon onset. The condition has been known to last anywhere from a few days to a few decades. Don't let Writer’s Block ruin your life or the life of someone you love. Take these steps to help eliminate this condition.

1. Talk to people.
Other people have lives too. It's possible that a single word could inspire a novel or an essay. Don't be afraid to admit that you have Writer’s Block and ask for assistance. You never know what could inspire your next greatest achievement.

2. Force yourself to write.
Even if you spend an hour typing out a sentence and deleting it or if you feel that nothing has come of the hour once it has passed, it's better to keep those writing muscles well oiled. Eventually, you will be able to latch onto an idea and write it out completely. Until then, make sure you're writing or you run the risk of forgetting how to write by the time you find your muse.

3. Take a walk.
I would suggest going outside, but if your only option is an indoor track, that works too. Walking helps to circulate blood to your brain, improving your thinking process. Moving around is certainly more beneficial than staring at a blank screen, unsure of what to do. When walking, you don't have to think about ideas. In fact, it's better to simply observe what's happening around you and later see what sticks out in your memories. Then, you could write about that or maybe it'll turn into something greater.

4. Google.
Google is a wonderful search engine that holds the key to so many solutions to your problems. In this case, you can use the all powerful website to find writing prompts and use them to get you going.

5. Write about what to do when you don't know what to write about.
Writing is all about pulling from your own experiences so if you are struggling to find a topic to cover, write about that struggle. You could make a list of advice you may or may not have followed or create an over-dramatic piece covering the horrors of Writer’s Block. Or maybe even a weird combination of the two.

Ultimately, the key is to stay calm and write on. We all experience a block in the pipes at some point. I guarantee, the pipes will run again and the words will flow like water in a stream. Until then, don't give up.

Together, we will write our way into a world where prompts are many and blockage is few.

Together, we will create a better tomorrow.

Together, we will stand.

And by stand I mean sit at our computers and type.