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29 Ideas to Break Writer's Block

A little help to get you back to typing.

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29 Ideas to Break Writer's Block
The Creative Penn

Everyone gets to a point where they can't think of what to do or say. When it comes to writing weekly articles, writer's block can be inevitable. Sometimes you are able to figure out something to write, but other times you need a little help. Here are -- ideas for when you need to write but have writer's block.

1. Write a review.

Whether it is about a book, movie, or TV show, you can write a review about the best, or worse, you have come across.

2. Share your favorite recipe.

Even if you aren't the best cook, you can still share the recipe.

3. Talk about leaving for college.

Or any time you left home for an extended time. Talk about what helped you with the transition.

4. Write a letter to your past or future self.

What would you tell a younger you not to worry about or what do you hope will happen in your future.

5. Write a letter to a family member.

Whether you see them often or not, tell them why you appreciate them.

6. Write a letter to a historical figure, celebrity or character.

Do you have a favorite you gush over? Write them a letter on what you would tell the, if you met them.

7. Write about why you started writing.

What made you want to write or how inspired you to start.

8. Make a bucket list.

What are the top things you want to do in your life.

9. Make an anti-bucket list.

Write about something you'd never want to do in your life.

10. Write about things that you really enjoy.

Whether it is going out for adventures or staying in to play games, everyone has something they enjoy to do.

11. Write about things you can't stand.

If you can't stand crunching, tell everyone and why you can't.

12. Do a FAQ.

Make a list of things you get asked often and give the answers to them.

13. Write about your favorite looks.

Whether you are into the latest fashion or not, there is still a chance you have a favorite outfit you can write about.

14. Write a thank you letter.

Thank the people who make a difference in your life.

15. Make a menu of your favorite foods.

Appetizers, entrees, desserts, drinks, sides, everything!

16. Do a DIY.

Even if it ends up as a fail, you can tell people how easy or hard your project ended up being.

17. Write a list that is full of GIFs.

Find a topic and find some GIFs. Pretty easy and can be very amusing.

18. Make a motivational post.

Everyone needs a little inspiration during their week.

19. Write about a vacation.

From exotic trips to a picnic at a local park, tell about your favorite vacation.

20. Write a fictional story.

Even if you don't have experience, make up some characters and give them a conflict to figure out.

21. Make a tops list.

What are your top 100 movies or book? Let everyone know.

22. Write about daydreams.

Catch yourself dozing off in lecture? Take note of your daydreams and make it into an article.

23. Talk about your favorite writers.

Is there someone that inspires you? Is there someone that you wait anxiously to put out something new? Talk them up in your own writing.

24. Show your day/week.

Take pictures and let your followers know what it is like a day in the life of you.

25. Do a show and tell or haul.

Talk about a collection you have or the best things you bought on your last shopping trip.

26. Write an "About Me."

Tell everyone about yourself. Most people have a small intro, but go more in detail.

27. Publish your most successful social media posts.

Do you have a tweet that was retweeted like crazy? Show it on another platform and explain what was going on when it was posted.

28. Write about how things have changed since your childhood.

Write about the first flip phone you had or getting off the internet so someone could use the phone.

29. Make a list of ideas for when you and others have writer's block.

Kind of like this one :)

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