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4 Tips For Overcoming Writer's Block

That feeling of despair that overcomes you when you can't seem to put your thoughts on paper.

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4 Tips For Overcoming Writer's Block
Maggi Medley

If you ever have to write anything in your lifetime, regardless of what it is, I'm sure you have faced writer's block.

This is honestly one of the most frustrating things ever for me. However, when you are facing writer's block, it's important not to get discouraged and to find a way around it. Here are four tips that I use to overcome my writer's block:

1. Word vomit.

This is exactly what it sounds like. Just start writing the first things that come to your mind. You can do this on a scratch piece of paper. It doesn't hurt to just get your thoughts down. With them out in the physical world, it's easier to build off of them.

2. Take a walk.

Walk away. Go outside and look at the sky; take time to soak in your surroundings. Clear your mind, and just forget for a minute. Clearing your mind can relieve stress and allow you to approach your writing assignment with a clear mind.

3. Listen to music.

Regardless of what you are writing about, listening to music can be relaxing and rather inspiring. Personally, I find a lot of inspiration in music, and it helps me find topics to write about. While this isn't the way to go for some, it definitely works for me.

4. Talk.

Conversation can be one of the best ways to overcome writer's block. You can pull a lot of inspiration from common conversation with others. After all, writing is a form of communication, so it makes sense, right?

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