O que você faz se sua escrita está parada e você precisa de motivação para continuar?

I walked into the kitchen yesterday to check on the installation of my new dishwasher, and the plumber was lying on the floor staring at the ceiling. I asked him what the hell was wrong with him, and he said, “I have plumber’s block.”

When my writing is stalled, I have two strategies I generally employ: 1) I read something from a writer whose work energizes and inspires me (it can be a short excerpt or something longer in any genre, kind of like putting some gas in the tank). 2) I set a timer and commit to taking time to draft something and be deliberate about not caring if it's good or not. As the aphorism goes: "You can't edit a blank page." I try to get my ego out of the room as much as possible, and I just sit down to write. I can always revise and shape what I generate later.

Breaks allow your brain to reset while writing, and give the space and time to come back as a reader rather than a writer. This perspective will give you the confidence and curiosity to carry on!

In calligraphy, I don't repeatedly practice, valuing the "once in a lifetime" approach. Once the brush is in hand, no breaks—though preparation requires pauses. Calligraphy is also an art of words. It involves deciding which paper, which brush, and which words to write. Selecting the words is particularly important, and it is often where I find myself struggling the most. Today was no different, and at such times, I go for a walk for about 30 minutes. While walking, I can feel the subtle changes of the seasons day by day. Last week, I began to see hard buds on the cherry tree branches, and today, I felt the premonition that they will soon bloom. These changes provide inspiration, and a refreshed mind gives positive vibes to the brain.

One thing I've found helpful is stepping away from the desk. Even a 10 minute break can do wonders. It resets your brain, gives you an opportunity to think about your subject with a fresh perspective. You can listen to your favourite music during the break, take a walk or even lie down as you ponder on your angles. It's guaranteed to get you "unstuck"

All the time, I have different projects on my plate. I find myself able or eager to work on one project but completely unable to work on any other project, but I know that the time will come when my mind will dwell on the project(s) that lay dormant. The variety of projects means that I am basically able to write always. If I cannot work on any of the ongoing projects, I start a new one or new ones. Working this way, I find that my projects are at different stages. Some are bare skeletons or rough drafts; some are relatively well-written but not up to the standard I want. There are times when I finish a project, and those are truly exciting moments that keep me perennially motivated as a writer.

Your writing skills are part of your life journey up to now. Your journey will not end tomorrow, and so will your writing. But your writing needs to ideate communication with excellence. It needs the components of your intelligence, sensibility, writing hunch, and a volley of spontaneity. Together it creates the best communication in your writing. To do so, you can detour from your goals. If you set a goal and feel stuck achieving it, you can break it down into small, achievable goals. After completing each of these small goals, reward yourself and enjoy your writing journey. As a weaver of words, appreciate everything that comes in front of you, even the stalling in a place bit more than usual.

To you, I offer my sagest advice after decades of professional experience in comics, movies and other media (and I’m not kidding): More Sativa, less Indica.

I like to break down my writing tasks into bite-sized chunks. It's like a mini quest where each milestone brings me closer to the finish line. Plus, who doesn't love that feeling of accomplishment when you check something off your list?

I create a to-do list on a stickie. It's so simple it doesn't seem intimidating. Make your tasks simple and doable. I love crossing items off my list. It empowers me to do more.

Changing of environment sometimes can be all one needs to get new inspiration and allow one's creative juice to flow freely. A different location from the usual will be very necessary to stimulate one's creativity in writing.

Step away from the screen and take a short walk outdoors. I find that when I stop trying to force the words and concepts, and step into a different physical environment, fresh perspectives and phrases flow more easily.

I find walking in nature the most helpful. Some fresh air, a stiff breeze, giving myself a break from trying so hard. I’ve also started dictating into inotes. It’s changed my game. When I’m over thinking my written sentences, I gabble out loud and watch the words magically scramble onto the page before my eyes and resting fingers. It might be full of mistakes, but I can go back over it, amend and rearrange. Often I’ll have expressed myself differently. More lightly and spontaneously. I will have given myself new inroads into the narrative and ideas to explore. It also helps when I’m tired, bored, or frustrated by the long process involved in pulling something out of myself that is deeply hidden and hard to access.

When I am stuck, I drive to a local park and walk around, enjoying the sound of children and others walking. Another trick is to listen to a book on Audible--I just close my eyes and listen. Then I get back to writing.

Stop writing. Leave your desk. Get in the car, go to a store, the beach, walk your dog or just drive into town and get a cup of coffee in a public place. Watch people. Observe others around you, and see their stories unfolding everywhere around you. Be interested, and engage. Ask a stranger a question or offer a compliment. Everyone has a story, and the small interactions you initiate can open up stories that are worth sharing, and almost always parlay into something you are trying to say - without a real world interaction to illustrate it. Writing alone is drawing on only your own experiences. Be curious about others, and their experiences will inspire the writing.

Collaboration over isolation. Reach out to fellow scribes. A simple chat might not just thaw your ideas but could spark a blaze. Sharing struggles and victories cuts through solitude, lighting up new paths. Let's not forget, a single insight from another writer can turn the page on your creative block.

I get outside! Going for a walk or a hike ... anywhere away from the computer can do wonders for re-setting your creative flow.

Tongue in cheek answer: Take a long walk off a short pier. Works every time! Another method is to stop beating your head on the desk long enough to allow your brain functions to kick in. Write on!!!

I think interacting with people from different walks of life is a great way to pour a bucket of cold water over yourself and wake you from the torpor. It's like taking a holiday from yourself and your habits- both good and bad.

Reading for inspiration and motivation — don't restrict yourself to books and articles. I find that reading the comments sections of posts I consider interesting on LinkedIn (or other platforms such as Reddit) can be a great source of idea generation. Engaging with those who comment can re-energize you to get going with your own writing. Try it.

Reading unlocks tons of inspiration. To tap into your writing potential, pick up a book or article to learn formatting cues and ways to better improve your writing language and storytelling.

When I finished reading "The Complete Sherlock Holmes" -- for the first time -- as a teen, I had read the Victorian English for so long that when I started to write in my diary that night, the old-fashioned words were the only ones I could use. So that's how I wrote, and I taught myself a lesson. What I read affects what I write. I try to stay alert so that when I read something that strikes me as a bad influence on my characters, I think of it as a bad influence on me -- and I stop reading.

Reading widely helps open perspective and future thoughts I will do that as it will keep me writing by noting points, paragraphs, quotes, influences, learning new words

Indeed, drawing inspiration from a wide array of reading materials can be transformative for your creativity. Immersing yourself in literature from diverse cultures can be particularly enlightening. By exploring narratives that span the globe, you're not only broadening your worldview but also encountering novel storytelling methods, thematic explorations, and character archetypes that can enrich your own writing. Additionally, venturing into the world of graphic novels and comics can open up new avenues for creative thought. The unique fusion of visual artistry with narrative in these mediums offers fresh insights into how stories can be constructed and told, providing a vibrant palette of ideas to draw from in your own work.

• Embrace imperfection: ✓Understand that not every writing session will be perfect, and that's okay. ✓Embrace the imperfections and view them as opportunities for growth and improvement. • Celebrate progress, not perfection: ✓Focus on the progress you've made rather than aiming for perfection. ✓Celebrate each step forward, no matter how small, and use it as momentum to keep moving forward.

This is one secret hack I use to get things done especially writing. Reward system. It gives me the push I need to hit milestones. Once I know there's something I love waiting for me once I can hit a particular target, I get down to it and give it my best shot. Usually, it's a nice time off watching Netflix. Yes, I love movies. The thought of getting to do that after I've achieved my set goal keeps me writing. But it also takes self-discipline for reward systems to work for you. You must be disciplined enough to hit that milestone before rewarding yourself.

I’ve found that shifting the setting in which I write can be a great way to get ideas flowing. Whether that’s taking my laptop to a local coffee shop or bar, laying on the couch and recording voice notes, or walking through the park with a notepad, I find the shift in energy and scenery gets my brain working in a new way. The physical act of moving from one place to another can energize and may trigger a memory that inspires a scene, a character interaction, or a whole new idea.

Generally, my wife and I feel that one of our greatest rewards is when we finish a book and get it published (we have created a work of art; something tangible). The other reward is when the book begins to sell immediately. It means we have a base of readers who appear to anxiously await the release of some of our books.

When faced with a writing stall, implementing a reward system can provide the necessary motivation to persevere. Set achievable milestones for your writing progress, such as completing a certain number of paragraphs or reaching a specific word count. Once you accomplish these milestones, reward yourself with something you enjoy, whether it's a short break to indulge in a favorite snack, a walk outside to get some fresh air, or a brief relaxation session. By associating progress with rewards, you create positive reinforcement that can help reignite your motivation and momentum to continue writing.

In my experience of writing a weekly column for the last four years, the first thing to crack in writing is the idea. Once I have that right, and if I can express it authentically, then writing flows. The other thing I've learnt is to write a shitty first draft no matter what I was feeling like. Registering a draft as shitty in my mind helps me calm my nerves because it will be a shitty draft anyway, so the bar is set very, very low. The third thing is that I always let the copy rest before returning to edit it. Trust me, the shitty draft always has room for improvement a few hours or a day later!

In addition to the tips shared — Read what’s been already written aloud — Be curious and ask yourself questions out loud — Have conversations with yourself about specific points of what you’ve written thus far — Consider new angles and opposite views when applicable. Very soon through this approach you’ll have plenty to write. Fun: It can be helpful to do this on a walk or in a different setting than where you normally write.

In addition to the previous contributions, here are a few other things you can do: 1. Take a short break to reset, recharge and regain your motivation/spark 2. Set small, achievable goals for yourself. 3. Change your environment to spark inspiration. 4. Seek feedback or guidance from a trusted source. 5. Remind yourself of your long-term goals and why you started writing. 6. Try freewriting or brainstorming exercises to generate new ideas. 7. Find inspiration from other writers or creative works. 8. Utilise writing prompts to jumpstart your creativity. 9. Break down your writing into smaller tasks to make it more manageable. 10. Reward yourself for making progress, no matter how small.

Learning that I didn't have to write in a linear way was a game changer! I write mostly shorter-form topical features in my subject (< 2500 words) and have found that I make better progress, and often build more compelling pieces of writing, when I don't try to start at the beginning and finish at the end. If inspiration grabs you for a particular section, or you find a particular phrase, quote, or description that you want to start building around, do it! As long as you have a clear idea of your final narrative structure, you can weave all the pieces together later.