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13 Things to do Instead of Writing an Article

Writing articles are hard. Procrastination is easy.

Katelyn Lilly
Aug 22, 2016
Oglethorpe University
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13 Things to do Instead of Writing an Article
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Sometimes that inspiration just hasn’t struck and your deadline is looming around the corner. Staring at a blank computer screen is incredibly frustrating and honestly won’t accomplish anything. And, what with the school-year back upon us, this annoying brain barnacle can only double-up on your stress when you're facing down deadlines, on top of any free-time creative writing. Sometimes, you just have to give your mind a break- here is a list of thirteen things to do that might give you just the break you need to get through your writer’s block:

1. Watch a movie

2. Take a walk- notice everything, and think about everything.

3. Play with your pet

4. Read a book- let your favorite writers of ole' inspire you!

5. Color- it's not just for kids.

6. Bake cookies

7. Binge-watch Netflix- I mean...you got a pargraph down...you deserve a break...

8. Do that laundry piling up in the corner

9. Listen to music- Imagine the lyrics piling up into poetry stanzas, or a storyline.

10. Eat

11. Shop online

12. Take a nap

13. Write a list of other things to do instead of actually writing your article (Oops...)

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