How does one come out of hiatus?

I am honestly so lost I don't know where to begin. I really would like to finish Where He Waits so I can finally submit it to publishing houses, but after almost a year of not writing anything I feel I've lost my touch with the story; I've lost my magic. A few words of advice would be nice.

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midorill #1 Jan 4, 2017 21:04:55

I have no experience in writing so I dont know if this will work, but as an art student, whenever I have artists block or am just not motivated I like to watch other peoples art books on youtube/ people drawing. (Realism inspires me.) If you read any books you really loved maybe going back and reading those or just reading other book or fanfics published here could help you? idk im rambling but goodluck :)

SRS375 #2 Dec 24, 2016 11:51:23

what inspired you to start writing it back then?? dig there :)

byulan #3 Dec 24, 2016 05:17:17

In all honesty, I just read, read, read. With the different stories I come across and then I go back to read my own, I can feel the gears turning and the magic starting. Most of the time you just need motivation or a "spark" from other stories.

lolihatefic1 #4 Dec 23, 2016 10:43:12

writing is something i use as distraction whenever I feel stress and trying to get out of reality. To get the feels you can listen to your old fav song, watch the old movies, read your old notes and talk it out with your friends. Ask for their opinion. Have a nice day author :)

glances #5 Dec 23, 2016 10:01:30

I feel you :( i still write though but there are holes idk how to fix...sometimes i'm so excited over a scene or lines but sometimes it doesn't feel right.

shainiak #6 Dec 23, 2016 10:00:38

That's the question I have in mind since the beginning of the year. I can't write anything and can't even force myself to write... share the anwers with me once you figure it out ;) I wish you good luck with starting writing again!

neverstop #7 Dec 23, 2016 07:54:51

hey there! you should make yourself excited to write the story again! so instead of diving right into writing and planning the story. i've got a really good article i can give you - http://writing-questions-answered.tumblr.com/post/82057921355/guide-how-to-get-excited-about-your-story-again
when i was trying to get out of my hiatus, i was fretting over writing a new and amazing story with a plot and all to make my "comeback" i guess but i ended up just writing something short and it was pretty much fluff without much of a plot. it helped me get back into the swing of writing and it was fun and not stressful at all. before you dig back into your story, dig back into writing so you can find your magic. good luck and i hope all goes well with your publishing endeavours! :)