Writers often find strength in words. But when tragedy strikes, whether personal or global, the one friend we've come to rely on has taken a quick leave of absence.
You may feel like the last thing you want to do is write. Or you may feel like you can't stop writing but have a hard time coming up with the "right" words to express your emotions.
No matter what the case, creative-types tend to view events differently. Usually, we can paint the perfect picture with our words.
If the words that came so easily to you in the past seem to be bottled up, try these tips to get your writing-self back on track:
* Make A Plan *
You might have been completely on top of the writing game when something happened in your life to change your outlook. If your words are locked away, make a simple list to help create a key for that lock.
Use a pen and paper and divide your sheet of paper into two columns. On the left, write words that sum up the way you feel now. One word per row.
On the right, write words that describe where you want to be, emotionally and in your writing. Again, one word per row.
Take a look at your two lists of words. Now, write a plan that explains how you'll make the transition from where you are in your life now to where you want to go.
Display your plan in a prominent place and set your plan in motion. You can even make a new list of words as you make progress.
* Write Your Way Through It *
Emotions can twist you up inside. Frustration can easily set in because you can't come up with the "perfect" word to describe the way you're feeling.
Spend some time freewriting to help you break through these difficult times. If you can't find the right word, write about it.
How does it make you feel? What's causing your writing to suffer?
Keeping these pages is helpful when you run across writing problems in the future. You can refer back to how you were feeling and monitor the comeback you made previously. It comforts you internally to know you've been there already but you made it through.
Part 2 of this special series examines additional factors to come to your aid in difficult times.
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I've always been accused of having a very vivid imagination but never would've dreamed these tragedies could occur. Even when we're not dealing with difficult times on a global scale, we all have our own tough times with everything from financial problems to death. Thank goodness we have our writing escape. :o)
I had a really hard time writing my way through the tragedies and even now, struggle to find my bearings on occasion. I always feel better after I write. And even when I think my work is just random gibberish, I keep it. I give it a 2-3 day cooling off period and find it actually has a strong emotional hold to it!
A nice write Apryl, I tend to capture all images (good or bad) that the world throws at us, I use these to mingle in with what I am writing and find that there is always someplace to use them.
Sadly in this world of ours there will always be bad times as well as good times, we must learn to understand that whatever the times are today there is a reason for it. Nothing can change our destiny and nothing can change things that are beyond our control.
A good interesting write that was kind of you to share with us.
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