Goodbye to Writer’s Block: Two Simple Tricks Will Change Your Process

Running out of ideas to write about? It’s right under your fingertips

Have you ever noticed while searching for images to use with your articles just how many images catch your eye?

Maybe they are fantasy images, or images taken from an unusual angle.

When I see images like that, it really sparks my imagination. I think: what’s the story behind this picture? How could I use this? And I appreciate the work that went into making that image available. Usually, though, I’m still thinking about the article or story I just wrote and trying to finish up that creative process.

But, have you ever thought about images as writing prompts?

I’ve been thinking about two fresh ways to approach my writing.

When it comes to generating new writing ideas, two intriguing approaches are ✔️to use random pictures as inspiration for stories or ✔️to expand on comments from earlier articles.

Both methods offer unique advantages that can help any writer break free from traditional methods and spark creativity in new ways.

The first approach — taking random pictures and writing stories to fit them — provides a visual starting point. Instead of writing with a specific idea in mind, the picture becomes the muse. This technique can lead to imaginative storylines that might not have surfaced otherwise.

A picture might capture a small detail, such as a single leaf falling from a tree, (I love that!) and from there, a whole narrative about change, loss, or growth could unfold.

Since the writer isn’t bound by a specific plot from the beginning, the story can take unexpected twists and turns, leading to something far more creative than a pre-planned idea. I’m getting inspired just fleshing out this method!

The second method — turning comments on earlier articles into separate stories — creates a meaningful way to engage with my readers.

Comments often reveal what resonated most with an audience, making them a valuable source of insight. By expanding on these thoughts, a writer can explore new angles on topics they may have previously covered only briefly. What a great way to create your own endless supply of prompts — from others who’ve responded to your previous writing.

Both methods have their own merit: one nurtures visual creativity and the other fosters engagement with an audience. By using both methods, you could theoretically keep filling up your cup of writing ideas to the brim!

What do you think? Have you tried either of these methods ? Have they worked for you?