Got Writer’s Block? Here Are 3 Things You Can Do Right Now (in this order) to Instantly Fix It!

@September, 18, 2025 The Author’s Writer

Not a lot of writers want to talk about writer’s block. Many like to argue that they never get writer’s block (lucky them!), but for those writers who do experience writer’s block and need a quick solution, here are 3 things you can do right now to get rid of it!

Before we start, let me first say that “why” we get writer’s block, and “how” we get rid of writer’s block are one and the same.

It all comes down to one thing. We create our own writer’s block, which is good news. This means that the solution lies within us!

So, let’s fix things!

1. Write when you are most productive and creative then stop.

Wouldn’t you agree that the later it is during the day, the more distractions set in? Not to mention you might be hungry and tired, too. So, why not put yourself and your writing first? That may sound crazy, and maybe it is, but we’re most creative when we write in a dream state. That means not having a cup of coffee or taking a shower first thing in the morning. Those things wake you up, right? So, don’t do them. Instead, get our your pen and paper or your laptop or pad and start writing directly after you awaken.

If you don’t believe me, try this for one week. Wake up 30 minutes earlier than usual and start writing. (This may mean that you go to bed 30 minutes earlier. That’s not a big deal.) The night before you will want to make sure that you have your computer or tablet charged, or your notebook and pen ready in your sacred writing space. At first, writing while sleepy is going to feel strange. After all, how can you do anything when you’re not awake yet? Part of improving as a writer involves exploring new ways to increase your focus and productivity. This is going to work. I promise you. You just have to jump over that hurdle of doing the work while ignoring what your brain is trying to tell you, which is STOP, GET SOME REST, I NEED COFFEE, OR THIS IS CRAZY!

But you’re trying to discover when you are your most productive and creative. This is going to take some trial and error. With time, you’ll figure it out.

2. Plan Your Writing Sessions Ahead of Time. Map out your writing schedule and review it at the beginning of each week. This is crucial because nothing gets done without planning. Think about the other things you do in your life. Most of your actions are automatic. They are wired into your subconscious mind, or else they eventually become habits due to rigorous planning and preparing. Ah, yes, this is why our writing sessions need to be planned, so that they become automatic!

Some writers like to think they continually need inspiration. This is a fallacy. Yes, it is awesome when we are inspired. But we really create our own inspiration when we are consistent in our writing habits and when we feel accomplished. This makes us want to write more. We gain momentum and we feel inspired. Random inspiration when it happens is awesome, but randomness doesn’t complete books. Consistency does!

You will not just plan your writing sessions around everything else. You will schedule everything else around your writing sessions by putting your writing early in the morning before those daily mundane tasks and responsibilities set in. (This is how 1. and 2. interconnect.) You will need to schedule your writing sessions during your most creative and productive hours of the day. Are you most productive between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.? That’s when you write. At least for some of that time. Maybe you’ll write from 6 to 6:30 a.m. On the weekends, you may write from 6 am. to 10 a.m. Tailor your writing schedule around your specific needs, but always make sure that your writing sessions are scheduled when you are most focused and creative. If you don’t, you’re going to get stuck.

3. Goal Setting and Deadlines. Wait a minute. This is starting to sound like work. It’s really not. Goals are the same thing as dreams. Your book is a dream. Dreams need to be planned. We never plan what is not a priority for us. It won’t exist in your timeline. Don’t be one of those writers who has been working on a book for 20 years. One thing about deadlines is to make sure you will 100% reach them, so you’ll feel accomplished. One thing that deflates a writer’s ego is moving the goalpost. Don’t be one of those writers. Make sure without a doubt that you are going to reach your goal.

You can use a planner to map out your yearly goals, quarterly goals, weekly goals, and daily goals. Look at the big picture then plan the steps to make it happen. All writers should have a planner. For this reason, I created A Writer’s Planner, a 52-week planner that you can start using today. By using it for only writing, you can clearly see the specific writing tasks you need to accomplish each week and each day. This planner is a part of my group coaching program. If you’d like to purchase it separately, please go to https://authorswriter.com/bookstore/

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