How to cure writer's block, according to professional writers.

You sit down ready to crush it, and your brain’s like: nah. If writing’s your job (or even just your dream), few things feel more soul-crushing than hitting that wall. Good news? Copyfluent’s here to get you out of the rut. Less staring into the void, more making magic happen. Let’s get into 4 ways to actually beat writer’s block.

1. Walk away. Seriously.

No need to keep bashing your head against the keyboard. If the words aren’t showing up, take the hint. Step back. Do something else. Hit the gym, sketch something badly, bake a lopsided cake — whatever flips your brain into a different gear. You’ll come back sharper. Promise.

2. Write the worst story ever (on purpose).

Set a timer for 5 minutes and just go. No edits. No second-guessing. Make it messy, ridiculous, emotional — doesn’t matter. Write about the time you almost cried in Target or how good rain feels on your skin. Pure, chaotic creativity. You’re warming up the engine, not winning a Pulitzer.

3. Steal some sparks (aka: read something)

It’s weird how fast reading can refill your creative tank. Grab anything — a novel, a cereal box, a trashy tabloid — and dive in. Someone else’s words might just unlock yours. Inspiration’s a sneaky little thing like that.

4. Call your people

Odds are you know another writer (or at least someone who gets it). Hit them up. Talk it out. Fresh eyes and outside brains are magic when you’re stuck. One call once saved the biggest project of my career — no shame in phoning a friend.

Next time writer’s block punches you in the face, you’ll know how to punch back harder. And hey, if you need some backup, Copyfluent’s got you.