Writer's Block

I continue to run up against writer's block and have struggled to come up with a good solution. Some days it is getting up and walking away yet other days it is turning on the IPod and listening to some great music.

I decided to write down a few of the best and would love to hear about any other suggestions.

1. Exercise - Take a walk, ride the bike, go for a run. Nothing crazy - no marathon's necessary but even a mile or two is a great start.
2. A Hobby - I am an avid golfer. If I take an hour and go hit a bucket if balls or even walk 9 holes, it clears my mind. Make sure to bring a note pad in case the block breaks while you are out there!
3. Phone a Friend - Have a friend/mentor who is willing to be a sounding board. Explain the block and what is leading to it and see if they can mention something that could take you off on a tangent and break the block.

As always, don't be frustrated. It is a part of being creative and being an artist. It is part of why we love doing what we do.

Best of luck and I would love to hear any other great methods to break the block.

Matt Hanson

Writer

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