Writer's Block- How to Recover

Nearly all writers experience writer's block at some point. Writer's block is the inability of a writer to produce new work. When writer's block hits you, try these 10 tips:

10. Do a brainstorm cloud- Sit down with a piece of paper or at your keyboard and just write down everything that pops into your head.

9. Take a nap- Many writers get their best ideas while trying to fall asleep. Keep a pen and paper near your bed so you can write down all your brilliant ideas as you fall asleep. Upon waking, write down your dreams.

8. Ask friends for ideas- It is a guarantee that your friends or family will have writing ideas for you.

7. Take a break- Hit the shower, have a smoke, eat a snack. Do something that gets you up and thinking of anything but writing.

6. Watch the news- There is always something on the news that can be expanded upon or railed against.

5. Finish this sentence- This can be a fun writing exercise to inspire you. Here's one to start: When walking to the store I encountered the crazy cat lady who, while staring up at the sky, said...

4. Re-read your best work- Sometimes looking at your accomplishments can spur your brain into gear.

3. See what's trending- Check Google Trends, Yahoo! Buzz, Digg, Twitter, and other sites to find hot topics that interest you.

2. Draw a picture- Even if you're a horrid artist, using the creative part of your brain can get those creative juices flowing.

1. Write about writer's block- When all else fails, write about writer's block! There are several angles you can take with it: combating writer's block, causes of writer's block, famous writers who had writer's block.