How would you approach rewriting sections of your work to break through writer's block barriers?

If the writing doesn’t flow from you naturally, get up from your desk and take yourself into the fresh air. Walk around. Chat to people. Forget about what you are trying to write. When your mind is ready to try again, you will know.

Every moment may not be the same for writing. There maybe moments you may feel unproductive, or experience writer's block. During such times it is better to take it slow, go for a walk or do other tasks that do not require your focused attention or creativity. You can come back to your writing when you feel refreshed. During such times you can go through your writing and create a roadmap for rewriting those portions that feel forced or lack flow in your writing. This roadmap will allow you to rewrite methodically portion by portion without getting you overwhelmed with the entirity of the rewriting process.

Sometimes the wall you hit has nothing to do with the work you have or haven't produced . Instead, it's a result of your *approach* to the work: Do you follow a punishing schedule with long hours spent staring at the screen with few to no breaks? If so, it's a good idea to get away from your computer now and then. Get physical and stimulate your senses by going for a quick walk or listening to music or a podcast. You'll return to your work feeling energized and much more clear-headed. You'll be able to spot the weak parts so much faster AND edit them quickly and cleverly.

This can be so much fun! But beware: if you're not careful, you could easily spend many, MANY minutes or even hours on only a few words, all in the name of wanting the work to be"just right" or worse, "perfect". Some people find it helpful to set a timer to limit their experimentation time. Others just know when "enough's enough" and they move on. Eventually, you'll be reading your work in its entirety so you'll have the opportunity to hear if it sounds (reads) better or if it still needs some work. At least now you'll have a full piece to show for all your time versus only one or two measly sentences:)

What aspect of your current project is causing a creative block? Required industry buzzwords cramping your style? Lack of direction impeding your argument? Whatever the case, a healthy dose of experimentation can recover your fire and release your caged creativity. Search for scintillating synonyms to substitute stale vocabulary. Record your verbal ramblings and refer to them during revision. Draw your draft on a dry-erase board as an artistic design. Using a variety of strategies and media can be just the break your brain needs to forge a new path forward. If it’s not, then at least you opened a door. Though it doesn’t lead anywhere now, it may if you give it time.

How about changing the narrator? Rather than tell the reader about what the character is doing or thinking, let the character tell it.