{"id":22502,"date":"2024-07-03T11:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T15:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/?p=22502"},"modified":"2025-10-09T17:45:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T21:45:33","slug":"how-to-overcome-writers-block-musician","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/how-to-overcome-writers-block-musician\/","title":{"rendered":"15 ways to overcome writer’s block as a musician"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Illustration:<\/strong> George Wylesol<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever sat down to write a song, only to find that your mind goes blank and you can\u2019t come up with a single word?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re not the only one. Music creators everywhere\u2014even the most prolific and accomplished ones\u2014fight the battle against writer\u2019s block on a regular basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truth is, you can never fully eradicate it. As long as you keep writing songs, you\u2019re bound to find yourself in moments (or, in some cases, hours or even days) when you feel uninspired and creatively drained. The key is to arm yourself with tools and techniques that can help get the creative juices flowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we share 15 things you can do to get unstuck and start writing again. Not every technique will work for every musician, but if you give each of them a try, you\u2019ll most definitely find a few effective writer\u2019s block remedies to add to your songwriting toolkit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voice to verse\u2014anywhere. With the addition of Splice Mic, you can instantly test and record ideas, explore genres, and unlock new creative possibilities, all from <\/strong>the Splice mobile app.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Use writing prompts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We often feel stuck simply because we get overwhelmed by the number of options available to us. When there are no limits to what your song can be about and where it can go, how do you choose which direction to take?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Writing prompts<\/a> help with this by forcing your brain to work within specific constraints. They give you a clear goal and a roadmap for how to achieve it, making it much easier to start writing music.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re ready to try using writing prompts, a quick Google search will help you find hundreds of them. You don\u2019t need to search for songwriting prompts specifically\u2014prompts for any kind of writing will work just fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Use a random word generator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re a songwriter, another great way to give yourself constraints and a clear goal is to use a random word generator. Find one online and set it to give you three random words. Then, try to write a song that includes all three of these words. The task is challenging (but definitely doable) and will get you thinking outside the box. You\u2019ll be surprised by how creative you can get!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Set a timer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another way to challenge your brain and kickstart the creative process is by creating a time constraint. Set a timer for 30 minutes or an hour and see how much you can write before it goes off. Don’t worry about quality\u2014your only goal should be to write as much as possible. Chances are, you’ll end up with at least a few great lines or an idea you can flesh out and expand on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve put this idea to the test by doing a number of ‘speedruns,’ where we see if we can create a beat in a particular genre or style in under ten minutes\u2014see an example below and check the rest out here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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