It's quite simple really. You don't need me to tell you this.

The only way you're going to improve at writing is by practicing.

So, if you find yourself stuck with a novel or short story or anything, just write something else.

It can be anything. Write a quick journal about your day, how sick you are of writer's block, or what your dog would say if he could talk.

Just remember to keep writing!!

Here are some quick things to write about if you're stuck:

What your life would be like if you were a character in Star Wars. Would you be a hero or a villain?

Compare yourself to your favorite author. What do you you need to improve on to be like him/her?

Think about all the characters you've ever created. If you had to pick an absolute favorite character, who would it be and why?

Think about the last book you read. What were its strengths? Weaknesses?

Find the closest object to you right now. Write about where it has been and how it got there.

What's was the best present you've ever received? Why was this so special to you?