When people say that writing is not easy, they aren't kidding. Writing takes time and effort, which can be difficult with a busy schedule. I’ve been struggling to find topics to write about (especially recently), mainly because I get stuck on taking a topic that I am interested in and turning it into a well-worded full-length blog very quickly. For example, when I wrote the blog on “Beginning of Adulthood,” I had an idea of what I wanted to write and struggled to “drag” the topic even further. That is when I started to branch out with my personal experiences to help people know that everyone isn’t perfect and how growing up can be difficult at times but also be very exciting at the same time. I decided to write this blog in the first place, to share my intentions to inspire others, especially the younger generations ahead.
One thing that I always try to do is think about the main idea first and contemplate it for a while before writing anything down. While writing, it is easier than you would think to forget the main reason you are writing in the first place. It is almost effortless to get off topic and unintentionally change the subject. If I find myself off on a tangent, I usually like to glance at the blog’s title for each paragraph so that I can get back on track. Of course, although completely losing track of the main point is undesirable, it is fine to speak about relatable topics that are very similar to the main idea. For example, if I were to write about a topic on “Self-Control,” we can easily change the main topic around and explain how the mind thinks when a person is learning self-control in a certain area of their life. While explaining that thought, it’ll further the main topic while still using different ideas and ways to approach it.
Another easy way to deal with writer’s block is to use personal and meaningful examples. I feel using examples helps promote the topic even further and is easy to passionately write about since they are first-hand experiences and can come more naturally than other topics. That will give the readers your experiences to grasp their attention. More specifically, this will show that you, as the author, can be relatable to the readers and that sometimes you both face similar experiences in life. When I wrote my “How COVID-19 Changed my Life” blog, I remember that I used my personal experiences to get the reader’s attention while showing that mostly everyone shares similar struggles during this pandemic. Using examples does show how unique your personality is and can help branch out the topic even further.
Another method I work on is not doing it all at once. While writing, your brain struggles to maintain its focus, and sometimes you can get off track on what you are trying to achieve. This goes along with almost everything in life, for example, running. Even though I do like running long distances, sometimes, I tend to slow down after keeping a fast pace, and your muscles tire out when running all those miles. After achieving the accomplishment of those miles I often need a nice break to recoup and re-energize. Similarly, when your brain tries to do something all at once, like write an entire blog post in one sitting, it starts to slow down and you can overwhelm your brain. Sometimes you need to take breaks to get anything done the way you want it to.
Surely, writing can be a lot of fun and of course, you will run into writer’s block one way or another, such as any common obstacle in life. While having a busy schedule with work, having a social life, and working on the forms I need for school, writing can also become overwhelming. Sometimes you have to pull through and know that not everything will be easy, but with a little bit of effort, it will become simple as long as you keep it consistent. I know I may be sounding like a hypocrite for saying that considering I have not posted in a while, but that is something I need to work on too.
One thing that I always try to do is think about the main idea first and contemplate it for a while before writing anything down. While writing, it is easier than you would think to forget the main reason you are writing in the first place. It is almost effortless to get off topic and unintentionally change the subject. If I find myself off on a tangent, I usually like to glance at the blog’s title for each paragraph so that I can get back on track. Of course, although completely losing track of the main point is undesirable, it is fine to speak about relatable topics that are very similar to the main idea. For example, if I were to write about a topic on “Self-Control,” we can easily change the main topic around and explain how the mind thinks when a person is learning self-control in a certain area of their life. While explaining that thought, it’ll further the main topic while still using different ideas and ways to approach it.
Another easy way to deal with writer’s block is to use personal and meaningful examples. I feel using examples helps promote the topic even further and is easy to passionately write about since they are first-hand experiences and can come more naturally than other topics. That will give the readers your experiences to grasp their attention. More specifically, this will show that you, as the author, can be relatable to the readers and that sometimes you both face similar experiences in life. When I wrote my “How COVID-19 Changed my Life” blog, I remember that I used my personal experiences to get the reader’s attention while showing that mostly everyone shares similar struggles during this pandemic. Using examples does show how unique your personality is and can help branch out the topic even further.
Another method I work on is not doing it all at once. While writing, your brain struggles to maintain its focus, and sometimes you can get off track on what you are trying to achieve. This goes along with almost everything in life, for example, running. Even though I do like running long distances, sometimes, I tend to slow down after keeping a fast pace, and your muscles tire out when running all those miles. After achieving the accomplishment of those miles I often need a nice break to recoup and re-energize. Similarly, when your brain tries to do something all at once, like write an entire blog post in one sitting, it starts to slow down and you can overwhelm your brain. Sometimes you need to take breaks to get anything done the way you want it to.
Surely, writing can be a lot of fun and of course, you will run into writer’s block one way or another, such as any common obstacle in life. While having a busy schedule with work, having a social life, and working on the forms I need for school, writing can also become overwhelming. Sometimes you have to pull through and know that not everything will be easy, but with a little bit of effort, it will become simple as long as you keep it consistent. I know I may be sounding like a hypocrite for saying that considering I have not posted in a while, but that is something I need to work on too.