When I get stuck in my writing, I usually read or get up and stretch or go for a walk or make tea, and this somehow helps because when I come back to my laptop, I know what to do next.
I recently learned a new strategy — going on a word hunt. Here's what I do:
I set a timer for 15 minutes, pick a book or magazine... or scroll through Instagram reels, and look for words that make me smile or just sound fun to say. I jot them down. When the timer stops, I challenge myself to use at least three of those words in my next paragraph.
This playful exercise shakes up our brain, adds freshness to our writing, and might even spark a new idea.
It works... Try it!
