7 Ways To Overcome Writer’s Block And Save Your Sanity (And Your Hair!)

Are you experiencing writer’s block?

Whether you are a new writer or an article writing and marketing expert like me, there comes a time when you just stare at the blank white screen with your hands ready at the keyboard – but they’re not typing. The dreadful writer’s block is stopping the words from flowing as they should.

It is frustrating to be stuck especially when youknow when you write and submit articles online you will get more website traffic, prospects and profits. So, you start pulling your hair out and grinding your teeth.

See, I know exactly how you feel. There were many times that I wanted to throw my laptop and my desktop right out the window. I know what it is like to  try to force yourself to “work through it”, and when you sit down to write you are numb and feel like your brain is composed of concrete.

 

I also know that the longer you stay in this state the more discouraged you get, which makes it even harder to write. That’s why I am going to help you get out of that dark, cold, gloomy corner and see the light so you can start writing articles faster.

Writers Block

7 Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block and Banish It Forever

1. Use instant article writing templates — You want to use article templates that literally guide you through the article writing process. For example, my 40+ Instant Article Writing Templates Kit, is filled with worksheets and ideas. All you have to do is enter the information that the template asks for – where it asks for it. Not only will you generate article ideas, but you’ll be able to organize your ideas in a way that gets your prospects to read your articles from top to bottom.

2. Host a teleseminar – Greg Ivers of Church Loan Services, an article marketing coaching client of mine, has the hardest time putting the information inside his head into words. No matter how much time I spent with him – he just wasn’t getting it like many small business owners. However, he has no problem speaking about his expertise. So, using Instant Teleseminars, I’m having him do a teleseminar recording that he can use as a lead generation device. He’s then going to use the recording to create a number of articles to promote his free audio program.

3.Keep a digital or analog notebook with you 24/7 — They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Coming up with compelling ideas to write about is sometimes the hardest challenge of all. But, if you have an “idea pad” with you at all times, you can build a reserve of good topics to draw upon as you need them. You’re working proactively to prevent writer’s block.

4. Start writing without constraints– Consider this: Have you ever been blocked while playing Frisbee? Eating doughnuts? Dancing naked in your living room? Those are joyful things and there’s nothing at stake. If you fail, who cares? Nobody. If there are no rules, and no judgment, psychological blocks are impossible. So, start writing without  constraints. Deliberately write badly, but write.

5. Write about how it feels not to be able to write. It’s sneaky, but, it works. The voices in our heads are always saying something, so get it down. Imagine yourself as a recording device, writing down the radio broadcast of some other person who happens to live in your head. Eventually your mind will hit thoughts on the topic itself and, presto, you’re on your way.

6. Make Lists – List making is never as threatening as “writing”, so go there first! As far as I know, there is no shopping list block, is there? For example, when I created this list article, I kicked my list around for awhile. I made changes. I did lots of moving and shuffling. Then once it reached critical mass, I put in a document and created my article.

7. Keep writer’s block away by writing daily — Just like someone who is out of shape could not run a mile in a respectable amount of time, someone who doesn’t write frequently will not be able to write high quality articles fast. You have to train your body to run, just like you must train your brain to write. And, you become a faster runner and writer through repeated practice and perseverance.

So, pick up my article writing templates at http://www.StartWritingArticlesFaster.com and put these ideas to use. You’ll be amazed how fast ideas will start racing to your mind.

Article marketing expert Eric Gruber created online marketplace opportunities for authors, small business owners, speakers and internet marketers who want more website traffic, prospects and profits. Now you can get started with writing and marketing your business with articles, by getting 3 free article templates that will help you write articles faster. Get it now at: htttp://www.trymyfreearticletemplates.com

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Hover August 8, 2010 at 8:22 AM

I’m a dual major – History and English – and the most difficult “writer’s block” I’ve ever experienced has been whilst trying to complete an assignment that I don’t care about or don’t want to do. If I care about something, I can write about it passionately until Hell freezes over with hardly any edits or rewrites. However, if I’m bored or uninterested, it can take hours to make simple paragraphs that I find acceptable.

Very nice list of suggestions!

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Lyan @ Artificial Hedges August 9, 2010 at 10:27 PM

At times, it’s hard to start an article if you’re not in the mood. You could not think of good ideas or insights. Too depressing and disappointing. Thanks for the tips! Maybe it’s time for me to think of a new strategy to create a provocative and imaginative article.And It will be more productive if will write articles everyday.

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Dana August 10, 2010 at 12:02 PM

Writer’s block hits everyone once in a while, whether your a professional content writer or just trying to do your English assignment. I think the best advice is simply to write without constraints. Write about anything, whatever is on your mind. You will probably never publish it but it may just be the thing you need to break through the block.

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celine. August 10, 2010 at 1:46 PM

i really agree on three and four…a pad with you 24/7 is really an advantage for you to write anything when any idea comes on your mind..also constraints really hinders you from writing smoothly…sometimes , ideas on our mind can easily be corrupted by joyful times…

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Jack August 11, 2010 at 5:30 PM

Good tips. I’d add one more – talk to someone about subject you’re going to write about. When in conversation, you activate different brain parts, and that will likely unblock you.

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noel almirante || Goosenecks Lights August 12, 2010 at 9:07 PM

Great! This is always happening to me what I am doing is, I am making an outline so that I have an idea what to write. I also jot down all good thoughts that I can apply on my writing. You have great tips here. I will try these and hopefully I can get rid this problem. Thank you!

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BJ@Charleston South Carolina August 20, 2010 at 2:39 AM

Conducting an interview is another great way to get over writers block. You can do a written or video interview and then write a short blurb about your final thoughts. It is very helpful to help spark some creativity.

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Greg @ essay writing blog September 30, 2010 at 9:49 PM

I’ve been practicing 3 to 6 for about 3 years now. I must say the results are good – I am now able to write without constraints, easily.

There’s perhaps one more thing I would add to this list: find an dd job for a week or two. Become a volunteer or something. This will break your usual routine and thus result in inflow of new ideas and inspiration. Einstein did this.

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Saksham Talwar September 30, 2010 at 11:49 PM

Hm…I will be Einstein in the future! :)

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