How To Do Just About Everything
By eHow Education Editor
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You've been staring at your computer screen for hours. You know that fast-paced feature article or short story is there, somewhere, just waiting to come out. If only you could write something - anything! All writers know about writer's block. But you needn't let writer's block ruin your writing aspirations. Move those annoying, invisible writing obstacles out of the way.
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Comments
writer1076 said
on 12/23/2007 WOW! I have been having writers block and this actually works!
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 I always keep music playing to help me relax. I also just write as I go. I don't really think of what I'm writing, and even if it does get a little off topic, who cares? I call it casual writing.
Anonymous said
on 3/29/2006 For poets; make a list of random words, even if some of the words don't make sense, try not to think of a particular topic. When making a list of random words, make another list of words that rhyme with them. You can also have 3 different people give you 3 different completely random words to spark your imagination.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Sometimes I get stumped at the beginning of the piece. So I try to find a place in the middle that I can easily write about. It becomes easier to branch back to the beginning once you have unlocked one piece of the writer's block.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Don't focus on what you are going to write as much as actually sitting down and doing it. Half the reason you are having difficulty is that in the back of you head you probably keep imagining how your piece of writing could go wrong, or worrying that you don't have any ideas. There are other reasons, but if this one sounds like you, the best way to deal with it is to forbid yourself from thinking about writing when you are not doing it. Be aware of the insecurities running through your own head and say to yourself, "This isn't helping me - stop!" When you do write, simply concentrate on putting together some words. Any words. You can do it - you do it when you talk to people every day. Everyone does, and you can always rewrite. Eventually, you will end up with something to work with at least, and perhaps even more than that. Perhaps you will even forget your fears and find your way into the flow.
Remember, much of writer's block is about fear and lack of confidence. There are many ways to tackle it - but sometimes the best way is not to try. Don't face it. Don't let yourself think about it. Just write.