There is no such Thing as Writer's Block

[puppetmaker]

Or keeping the creativity flowing

According to Peter who tends to move onto another project and then back to the one he is working on when he gets stuck. I try to do the same thing when I get stuck in a project. I'll start something else that I may not finish just to clear the brain and have another run at the problem I am working out in my head.

I also find that when I hit a brick wall on something going off and taking a walk or even a nap can help me regroup. Then I can come back and try something else. On occasion I can't see that I am that frustrated but Peter will and strongly suggest that I go do something else for a bit.

I think everyone has their own tricks when they hit the wall on a project.

So the question to the group is what do you do when you hit the creative wall?

I am very interested in the answers.

I am grateful when the wall goes away for a while.

Comments

[michael-b-lee.livejournal.com]

Walking away and sleeping on the problem works best for me. Gives the brain time to process the information and let the frustration bleed off.

Failing that, I try to read or take a long walk, where I can take in the world and just let my mind noodle along.

I used to play a lot of video games, but that doesn't actually help at all, I've come to realize. If anything, it just makes me more keyed up and restless.