Top 10 Tips for Using AI to Overcome Writer's Block
Even the best writers hit a wall sometimes.
The good news? AI writing assistants can be your secret weapon for breaking through creative blocks and keeping your stories flowing.
Here are 10 practical ways to use AI tools to get unstuck.
1️⃣ Start with a random prompt
Most AI platforms let you input a seed idea.
Try something totally unrelated to your project. You might spark a new scene or twist that gets your brain moving.
2️⃣ Rewrite your stuck paragraph in three different styles
Ask your AI to rewrite your last stuck section:
- As if it’s noir detective fiction
- As a comedic farce
- As a minimalist haiku
You’ll often find fresh angles you never expected.
3️⃣ Use “What happens next?” mode
Many AI tools like Sudowrite or ChatGPT can generate the next few lines for you.
You don’t have to keep them — but seeing an outside take can break your mental gridlock.
4️⃣ Build a quick character sheet
Stuck on dialogue?
Feed your AI a basic profile:
Then ask it to write 5 lines of her inner monologue. You’ll get rich emotional cues instantly.
5️⃣ Flip the POV
Have your AI rewrite your current scene from another character’s perspective.
This works wonders for stale narratives.
6️⃣ Try dialogue-only scenes
Prompt your AI to give you pure dialogue with no tags.
This can reveal snappier pacing and show you what your characters really want to say.
7️⃣ Ask for three “what if” scenarios
Instead of pushing through one plot idea, ask:
“Give me three what-if branches for this chapter.”
You might find a new plotline that’s more exciting.
8️⃣ Summarize your last chapter
Ask your AI to create a 3-sentence summary.
Seeing your story from a distance often exposes exactly where the problem is.
9️⃣ Mash genres
Feeling bored?
Prompt your AI:
“Rewrite this scene as a sci-fi horror with cosmic dread.”
Suddenly your cozy café scene is dripping with tension.
🔟 Let go of perfection
Use AI to produce lots of messy material.
Editing later is far easier than staring at a blank page.
🚀 Ready to get writing again?
Writer’s block is tough, but with the right AI prompts and experiments, you’ll be back to crafting incredible fiction in no time.
💬 Questions or need prompt ideas?
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Happy writing!