What’s an unfortunate but inevitable part of the writing process? Writer’s block. Every writer I know, including myself — sometimes it feels like especially myself — knows the feeling. Your story is coming together, the inspiration is flowing, and then BOOM — you’re stuck. It’s not a fun feeling.

But there’s something else I’ve learned about writing: writer’s block isn’t permanent. When you figure out what isn’t working or come up with an even cooler idea, the feeling of pushing through is like nothing else — and your story is all the better for it.

If you’re currently struggling with writer’s block and haven’t found that inspiration just yet, check out these fun finds to make the waiting and brainstorming a little more bearable.

– Expletives Magnetic Poetry
– Pocket Pep Talk Zine
– “When Your Imaginary Friends Won’t Talk To You” T-Shirt
– F. Scott Fitzgerald Writer’s Block
– Overcoming Mug
– The Shining “All Work and No Play” Print
– Tired & Uninspired Pin
– Self Care Is Not Selfish Magnets

If you have any tips for dealing with writer’s block or other fun stuff to help get through it, let me know in the comments.