In talking to other creative writers, I have found
that some have to be secluded in a special
place or at certain times of the day or night in a
certain place. Think about it for a few
moments. When was the last time that you felt
the Holy Spirit giving you the creativity to
create a poem, play, or other artistic work?
Where were you? What other events were
going on in your life? Once you find your
special writing “quirk”, stick with that. When
you are distracted and still cannot find the
creativity, step back for a little bit and just stop.
Just wait it out; however, I do not recommend
waiting for too long of a period of time. So in closing, here are some ideas you may
want to try in order to get the creative juices
going again:
Another thought I would like to share is that
once you step aside for a short period of time
to wait on the creativity to start back flowing
and you still feel that it is not there, then just
write anyway! Just write what comes to mind.
You can always edit and modify later. - Take some “me” time and go for a movie or
a theatrical play!
Whether a beginner or not, just write. Write in
your normal tone. Sit and write as if you are
telling a story to someone who is sitting by.
Don’t worry about grammar and spelling. You
can always hire an editor. Remember though,
with plays and fiction works, you normally will
write in a tone that is different than writing a
book. You will want to write your scripts the
way you want your characters to actually
speak it out. It is ok to be detailed and proper
on some of it, but for the most part, write it the
way folks talk “for real”.
- Go to “You tube and search for prophetic
instrumental music. There is a lot out there.
There are no words, just beautiful music. Do
this when you have time to sit for at least 30
minutes to an hour uninterrupted.
- Relax and watch the leaves on the trees
blow, listen to the beauty of a bird singing, or
just go for a brief walk in a safe area where
you can view the nature of our God.
- Note conversations from strangers in parks,
restaurants, and at other public places such
as banks, grocery stores, etc. These
conversations of real life struggles and issues
can easily be turned into ideas for your play!
How? Well, if their conversation about their
own life issues causes a burden upon your
heart or perhaps these conversations give
answers to some of the issues you have
already started to write about, then this
would definitely be something worth adding.
Usually you will immediately know if you
hear something out of the blue that can be
used. A light bulb will go off in your spirit.
Don’t be discouraged when and or if you
develop writer’s block. It will pass.