Write what you know

Have you ever had writers block and when you've asked someone for their advice all they can say is "Write what you know" but what if I don't know anything, what if I have nothing interesting in my head and all I can think about is how empty my head feels and all my ideas have simply dried up.

Right so since I have this problem alot I have some advice and ways to get the ideas flowing again or atleast to make your head feel not so empty.

First thing I normally do is grab a dictionary and pick a word at random and write it in the middle of the page or on a sticky note. Next look at the definition and write any words that come to mind when you see this word or think about it; that may be words that rhyme with it or relate to it.

If that didn't work try closely your eyes and try imagining a scene in your head, don't think too hard about what you can see just let it happen and if you want to control the actions or events you can, it's your mind afterall. Plus I find music that is more instrumental is better for this since voices can sometimes put you off.

Okay so something else you could do is write what is in front of you, whether you are in your room, sat on a train, bus or on a bench this normally helps since you don't focus on the fact that you can't write and you focus more on what is right there just waiting for you to notice it.

Hope this has helped. Like I said this works for me but might not for everyone, by trying these you may find something else that helps you, either way don't just give up.

If you are still struggling contact me or leave me a comment below, these were only a few of things I do or the ones that help me the most. Everyone is different in the way their mind works.

Sending You Smiley Eyes :)