Keith Goodrum

Stress! Writers block can bring on stress like few other things in life. Many bloggers experience this at one time or another. I know I’ve experience my share of writers block. Stress, frustrations and panic are some of the emotions that seem to go hand in hand with writers block.

Now, there are people who claim they’ve never experience writers block. This post is not for them… but for us mere mortals who have an occasional bout of writers block here are a few tips I’ve found useful:

1. Take a break - Sometimes I’ll reach a point of frustration, and have to get up and take a break. I just need some time away from the computer. I’ll take the dog for a walk, or do some reading. Any distraction will do to that lets me escape for an hour or so. Find something you enjoy, and go do it.

2. Have Posts Ready To Go In Reserve - Having a few posts ready to go is a great safety net, just in case you can’t get one done. A post in your back will help maintain your publishing schedule.

One thing I’ve found is if I know there is one in the bullpen, I’ll relax and find it easier to write. Just having it there makes me feel better, and that will often get the writing juices flowing.

3. Switch Projects - Another way is to be working on several projects at once. If I get stuck, I’ll switch and work on a sales letter, or an article or another blog post. A change of perspective can many times spark new ideas. And that is usually all I’ll need to rekindle my writing.

4. Just Start Typing - I learned this one from Gary Halbert. He said to just start typing. If you have nothing to say just type the words… blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. I thought this was the stupid, and resisted it for a while. Then one day I was desperate and shut the door, unhooked the phone and disconnected from online. I started typing blah, blah, blah… and after a while I started writing! It was weird… it worked.

5. Do More Research - Sometimes I’ll get stuck because I’m not sure what to write about. This is a sure indication that I’ve not learned enough about the subject. At this point I’ll know its time to learn more about my subject. Remember you can write when you have information flowing out your ears.

6. Write in small chunks - This one is good. Break your writing down into smaller chunks. I’ll make a goal to just write one paragraph, or one point. When I’m done I’ll move on to the next one, and the next… before you know it you’re done.

7. Schedule your writing time - Scheduling a regular time for writing gets your brain into the habit of writing. We are creatures of habit, and like to have routines. Get your brain use to writing at a certain time… and it will comply.

I hope you find these helpful, and put them into action. What are some of your favorite ways to cure writers block?