Getting writer’s block is unavoidable for all writers. No matter when or why it strikes, the key to your success as a writer is having a few tools to defeat writer’s block. Below are five ideas that should help you move past your writer’s block.

1. Jump to the middle

The pressure many of us feel when attempting to come up with the perfect introduction will frequently bring our writing to a halt. Should you be having trouble getting started, try skipping the introduction. Get started on another, easier part of your piece and fill in the rest along the way. By the time you get back to the introduction it should practically write itself.

2. Work in 30 minute cycles

Try using a timer to cure your writer’s block. Set it for ten minutes. In the course of this time force yourself to write. Anything which you come up with is fine. The critical thing is to focus only on writing. After ten minutes, quit writing and set your timer for another 20 minutes. Spend the 20 minutes doing anything you want besides writing. Once the timer goes off set it for 10 minutes of writing again followed by your 20 minute break. Repeat the cycle as many times as you need. Feel free to play with the period of time you spend on each section.

3. Reward yourself

Rewards are powerful motivator’s. Take a look at what you get pleasure from and use that to fight your writer’s block. Set some easy to accomplish goals, perhaps writing for 30 minutes for instance. When you reach your goal, treat yourself and move on to the next target.

4. Disconnect from the web

It can be very easy to feel productive while achieving absolutely nothing if you spend lots of time on the net. Try to find other sources of unnecessary distraction in your life. Some possible suspects are television, cell phones, and video games.

5. Take a break

At times what you truly need is actually a total break from writing. Quit attempting to write anything and go do something you get pleasure from. A walk or a nap often works for me. Start a brand new hobby. A longer break from writing could even be in order. A change of scenery can often be helpful, so what about a vacation? After awhile your writer’s block will be but a memory and your love for writing will return.

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