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Step 1
Understand what is causing the writer's block in the first place. It could be a distraction from a household chore or a simple lack of interest in the subject matter. Writing requires concentration and involvement. When you're preoccupied, it is hard to snap back to focus on writing.
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Step 2
Distract yourself for a few minutes. Drop the pen and focus on anything else such as reading a book, watching TV or just staring outside the window. Make yourself a hot cup of masala chai and wonder about Mesopotamian civilization.
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Step 3
Kick start your imagination by reading topics of interest. Motivate yourself by reading your favorite author and revel in his style.
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Step 4
Try not to criticize your work right away. Even though we reserve the editing job for later, the left side of the brain runs a constant check to perfect the imagination which affects the natural flow of thoughts.
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Step 5
Stop thinking about writing for a few minutes. Get into a meditative state or ankle-crunching pose to stop you from thinking about writing. Even if you do not succeed in reaching a meditative state, you should have new ideas raking your brain.
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writeasy said
on 9/12/2009 As a freelance writer, I face this problem enough times. I remember some of my writer friends missing out on client deadlines, thanks to the block. I was fortunate enough not to suffer to that extent. But it is a block we have to fight against every now and then. It is important to keep faith and attack it. Know more at : http://write-easy.blogspot.com/2009/06/5-ways-to-get-rid-of-writers-block.html