Optimistic Nihilist

Every writer inevitably gets to that scene that just doesn't want to work. It doesn't flow, no matter how hard you try. Well, here are some things to try to get out of that rut:

1. Change the weather

I know this doesn't sound like it'll make much of a difference, but trust me when I say it does.

Every single time I've tried this, it worked and the scene flowed magically.

2. Change the POV

If your book has multiple POV characters, it might be a good idea to switch the scene to another character's perspective.

9/10 times, this will make the scene flow better.

3. Start the scene earlier/later

Oftentimes, a scene just doesn't work because you're not starting in the right place.

Perhaps you're starting too late and giving too little context. Perhaps some description or character introspection is needed before you dive in.

Alternatively, you may be taking too long to get to the actual point of the scene. Would it help to dive straight into the action without much ado?

4. Write only the dialogue

If your scene involves dialogue, it can help immensely to write only the spoken words the first time round.

It's even better if you highlight different characters' speech in different colors.

Then, later on, you can go back and fill in the dialogue tags, description etc.

5. Fuck it and use a placeholder

If nothing works, it's time to move on.

Rather than perpetually getting stuck on that one scene, use a placeholder. Something like: [they escape somehow] or [big emotional talk].

And then continue with the draft.

This'll help you keep momentum and, maybe, make the scene easier to write later on once you have a better grasp on the plot and characters.

Trust me, I do this all the time.

It can take some practice to get past your Type A brain screaming at you, but it's worth it.

So, those are some things to try when a scene is being difficult. I hope that these tips help :)

As you might have heard or seen, Bighit’s website has been hacked, but please don’t go to the page!

When you go to BigHit’s page you see this (this is a cache since the page is overloaded with visits rn). The hack was placed as a link.

When you click the link you’re taken to this page, with the popup verification that “Unknown was here.”

This shot is the hack page

The page plays Twice’s song. Funny, until a look at the code shows the song is STREAMING FROM YOUTUBE, SET TO LOOP.

The other links lead to the same page, but if you scroll down you’ll see the MV itself embedded on the page 

Do NOT let your curiosity get to you! This has literally given them more views because thousands of ARMYs have flocked to see this hack!

Boy : Kahit anong gawin mo hinding hindi kita hahalikan!