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Yasui Well, when i get writer block, the first thing that i try is to feel emotions...i.e. i go to youtube and see sad anime AMV. Then, I try to write what I can write. So, writing a new novel isnt a bad idea.

Personally, I've had my fair share of ups and downs in writing. Usually I would re-read chapters (or my whole book) to get a gist of what should happen next.

I know of some people who plan out a vague story line before or after beginning their story so they know what kind of events they want to lead up to those points.

There have also been times when I write in the complete opposite genre of my main story to try and see things from another point of view.

If you want we could bounce ideas to see if my old brain is still working.

I'm a very stubborn person, so I just assume that writer's block is something that doesn't exist (or only happens to other people, not me), under the assumption that the only people who get writer's block are people who know what it is. This isn't to say there's not times I'm staring at a screen thinking "what happens here and how do I phrase it, ugh, I have literally everything in this arc written out except this one pivotal scene", it's just that I've found it more helpful to assume it's a matter of my own effort rather than a demon visiting me, if that makes sense.

You might find it helpful to write scenes out-of-order, whether it's just writing the final scene of a chapter first or even developments you're planning on happening 30 chapters away; and as for writing quality, if you're consistently improving, you're probably going to look back on your work from 6 months ago & think "god, how could I ever write that?" There's going to be ebbs & flows where you even get an idea that's only 'decent', but you just gotta work with it and try to make it as good as you can, accepting that especially early in your development (it took >1,000,000 words/2yrs for me, admittedly) there's going to be high & low points. The important thing is that you feel you're -generally- improving over time, not necessarily that every chapter must be better than the last.

I've definitely done what you mention before too - writing a short novel or story even in-between working on my main squeeze, though that was back before I was posting it online. Fanfic can be fun for that, since it's necessarily less effort to work with existing characters & setting, and once you finish up (or even work on both!) you'll likely have improved and be raring to get back to the main one.

It took me about 1 million words written total to get to the point where I felt okay showing it to other people, so you might as well get there however you can, accept that you can later edit it, and that just getting a first draft out helps - it's just a fun hobby at the end of the day. It's a little more complicated since you're posting it & have active fans, but I hope that helps some.

usually with writer's block, it's not uncommon or bad to focus on something else before you continue to write. I mean you're staring at the same story constantly that, at a certain point, you'll become sort of desensitized/used to what you're seeing that you can't think of anything more.

taking a break is a good way to just cool your head off and a good opportunity to come back in a different perspective.

I've heard that, when you're struggling to write the next scene or what not, that it's usually a problem with the writing leading up to it. Maybe a specific way a certain sentence is phrased or such, so I suggest going back to those earlier chapters and changing up what you need to. No harm in changing the story if it'll help it flow better later on.

Yasui with a writer's block on, i force myself to write... anything... just that i write something every day... and you're not alone in making new novels to cope with this problem, i've prolly made 20 novels already, none finished so... cheers! and i wish that you get over your writer's block soon... <3

hi

There are days that I’m also withstanding this so-called writer's block, but for me, it’s more of “laziness” to think or write. I suggest trying to let your mind rest for a while in writing. Do other stuff like exercise, watch a movie, go out with friends or whatever that can keep your mind relax. MEDITATION is one of the best ways to clear all the blocks in your head. As a writer, sometimes ideas pop in, sometimes they don’t. Sometimes a new plot comes in, and you wanted to write it down. It’s okay to write it down, but finishing a novel, which is something you started in the first place, takes “discipline” aside from the fact that you gained readers who supported you. You should also challenge yourself to finish what you started. Set that as a “personal goal,” it could motivate you to keep on writing. Hope this helps :) Best of luck to you!