New ... brooms!

[silverr]

It's an old saying: "A new broom sweeps clean."

I've found that this can apply to writing as well. I don't just mean changing your methods or approach (e.g., writing out of sequence if you're usually linear, or freewriting if you're usually a detailed planner), I mean actually trying a new writing tool--or even switching to trusty paper and pen. Sometimes it's just the jolt you need to get things flowing--or at least save you some hair pulling.

So, what tools do you use? What do you use them for? Why do you love them? What do you wish they did better?

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I usually use Google Docs, but sometimes opening it up and seeing blank white (or alternately mounds of text from where I left off) is intimidating. I recently jump-started myself on something I was floundering on by switching to pen and paper, so I wholly support this!!

I've tried changing methods too and found that's often helped as well. But when it's not enough, a bigger change, like a writing tool switch, can really be that needed kick.