So, we all get cases of writer's block now and then, and how you handle it varies, but it is important to deal with it quickly while under such time constraint as NaNoWriMo pressures you under.
How can you avoid losing critical hours to this debilitating disorder?
Firstly, take a break.
Because you can't really force through this part of writing, so take a break and do something else. Even getting up to get a drink can be helpful in alleviating this problem.
Secondly, breath.
It's okay not knowing what is about to happen in your story. If you have an outline, it's okay to not know how to create the bridge to the next point in your plot!
Thirdly, read a bit.
It's always nice to change your pace, and read something. Maybe even re-read your last chapter, or go read a book that gives you inspiration.
Lastly, relax and work through it.
You are free to write ANYTHING you want in this challenge.
So, go write something, just anything. Maybe try describing something you haven't talked about, maybe WHY your character is or is not doing something, or HOW their surroundings look, maybe try telling your audience some piece of information that will only make sense when they read the rest of your book!
If all else fails - word war.
I have to admit, I actually had writers block when I started this post. Oh, the irony, I know.
But my beloved NaNo group did a word war, and suddenly...words flowed, and I actually won the word war! 167 words in 5 minutes!
So, if you still can't write anything, go take a walk, a shower, go for a drive, a run, make dinner, pet your dog or dragon, do something that is totally different, and something that is creative and either rests your mind or engages your creativity. Knitting? Meditating? Nap?
I hope it doesn't last too long, but I do know one thing for sure, you do not need to panic.
For all my Grammar Nazis out there who are panicking over their work's errors...
theirye're.
Problem solved
Mark 9:2-8
"And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus. And Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” For he did not know what to say, for they were terrified. And a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is my beloved Son; listen to him.” And suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone with them but Jesus only."
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