Every year, November is when young authors get writing to finish a novel before the month is over. The novel can be on any topic, according to NaNoWriMo presenters. So what does NaNoWriMo stand for? It means National Novel Writing Month.
A friend of mine participates yearly, and she truly enjoys it – the participant with the best book even gets a sweet reward!
However, as with anything requiring creative thinking and writing, sometimes it is hard to come up with something, and young authors especially get stuck.
I have started quite a few novels in German, and writer’s block hence isn’t new to me, not with novels nor with blogs, nor is it to the many young authors that follow their passion every November.
NaNoWriMo’s website is a treasure chest when it comes to seeing help for writer’s craft, since one can get help from like minded young people going through the same things when wanting to write a whole novel in one month!
So here some of the advice Young Writers shared to help others get through the hardest times of being an author to any type of text!
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Step 1: Admit you have a problem.
Step 2: Identify your problem. Do you need a villainous motive? A unique magical power? A scene between two that you already wrote? Well, if you’re like me, there’s no answer. When I get writer’s block, I have absolutely no idea how to move forward… and I lack a plot. If that’s your problem, then proceed to Step 3. Otherwise, identify what you need to find to continue on.
Step 3: Listen to a few songs and pick out a random lyric. Maybe you’ll find something that will give you inspiration. If not, maybe you’ll just find a great song.
Step 4: If you’re still stuck, then just step away. Don’t forget about it completely- just lead your novel to the fringes of your mind. Your muse will impart upon you great wisdom if you become unsuspecting enough. – frogdaisy
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Give it a break. If you’ve been staring at the computer for hours, you’re just hurting your brain. Take a walk, play a card game, read a book, practice some yoga, whatever it is that helps calm you down and doesn’t involve a screen of any kind. –amazing_grace_for_peace
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Don’t think of it as “writer’s block.” Try thinking of it as “writer’s crevice.” You’re on one side of the crevice (or have fallen in), so build a bridge (or ladder) to get yourself where you need to go. – emeraldgem99
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Those young creative minds have some pretty great advice when it comes to being stuck while writing a novel or (short) story. Being stuck when trying to come up with an idea for any type of text is a different story, and one that most people probably couldn’t truly answer – or can you? Share in the comments if you have unique writer’s block advice, or advice how to come up with a good idea!
Source: NaNoWriMo Advice Website