How To Overcome Writer’s Block
In order to keep my Article Marketing campaign consistent I try to write at least one article per day, and sometimes two. There are days when this is more difficult than others. There are days when the ideas and the script just flow from the keyboard, and then there are days when I’m hard pressed to string a logical sentence together. To overcome the latter I’ve developed a few techniques which help me get past the dreaded writer’s block, which can bring your article marketing campaign to a screeching halt.
The first thing I try when I can’t come up with a new idea or a fresh approach is take pen to paper instead of fingers to keyboard. Sit down with a blank sheet of paper and start jotting down your thoughts related to your topic as they come to mind. I call this getting back to basics because you’re away from the keyboard and back to how we learned to write and sometimes this can get the creative juices flowing again.
If this doesn’t work then take a break from the situation entirely. File it away for a later time and move on to something else. Try not to think about it while you’re away from it and when you return to the topic you should feel like you’re approaching a new situation which may stimulate some fresh ideas.
Another approach you can try, if you have the time, is exercise. Go for a walk or run or whatever is your favorite mode of workout. I find this to be very stimulating because it helps get the blood flowing to all areas including the brain, which is what we need at the moment. Right after your workout make another attempt at writing your editorial.
Something else I’ve tried, and with great success, is changing my surroundings. Take your laptop and go to your favorite WI-FI coffee shop. A new environment combined with a jolt of caffeine can help give you a fresh approach to the situation and help inspire your creativity.
Another technique which has also worked for me in the past is reading other articles related to my topic. Sometimes when you see another perspective it inspires you to envision a different approach which kindles or fuels an innovative plan of attack.
One of my favorite tricks for overcoming writer’s block is just vegging out. Go sit in front of the TV, have a snack and watch the food network. Just relaxing and not thinking about writing for awhile can sometimes do wonders for the creative process.
One final approach I have also tried is listening to my favorite music. I also find this to be very relaxing and sometimes I even do this while I’m writing. I find it helps keep me upbeat and motivated which is what we all need at one time or another.
These are just some of the activities I have tried to help get the creative juices flowing again and help me overcome writer’s block. If one of these approaches doesn’t work I’m sure some of the others will help get the article writing and article marketing process back on track.
Bob Withers is a professional sales and marketing person with over twenty years in the field. He has also turned his sights on Affiliate Marketing to apply his trade. Bob changed career paths four years ago when both he and his wife began working with Autistic adults in the US, which along with his Home Business and Affiliate Marketing, is his focus right now. If you want to get in touch with Bob or learn more about Affiliate Marketing and Home Business opportunities please visit:
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This is my new Blog and having been away from it for a couple of years it’s great to be back because I really enjoy it. Just to tell you something about myself, my wife and I are currently working with Autistic adults in the state of Maine and we love it. Although we’re from Canada, originally from Newfoundland, this is our second stint working in Maine and the two men we are working with this time around are great. We’ve become very attached to these young men and we consider ourselves to be a family. Actually our job title is that of Therapeutic Foster Parents and of course we take it very seriously. One of the main reasons we take it so seriously is that we are advocates for these young men because at times they can’t speak for themselves.
The sad part about our job here in Maine is that we have to leave the country after 18 months. The reason for this being the company who hired us and sponsored us into the US could only get us into the country by way of a Training Visa with the main condition being we have to leave after 18 months. We were here under the same circumstances in 2007 and had to leave the guys we were caring for at that time at the end of 2008.
This of course was very difficult for the three men we were working with and living with at the time and it was also very difficult for us because we became very attached and as I mentioned earlier we became a family. One of the main benefits of coming back is that we get to see the guys we worked with on our first visit and we also get to do what we enjoy which is caring for and helping these young men.
Because of our love for what we do and for the people we work with I will be dedicating a Page on this website to Autism and to the people who live with it on a daily basis. I’m hoping this will help educate people who aren’t familiar with what is fast becoming a global concern and help to raise funds for research.
The other objective of this website is to offer Home Business advice and present opportunities to people who are interested in making a legitimate living by working from home.
I’m hoping to have a great deal of relevant content added soon and I hope people will make it a point to visit often. Thank you for visiting and for taking the time to read this information.
The following two videos should give you some idea of the majestic beauty of Newfoundland:
I’ve added a video below, one of which is actually an advertisement by a local brewery located in St. John’s, Newfoundland which is where I’m from. But it contains some great shots of the area and I like to think portrays what we, as Newfoundlanders, are all about: People who care about people, who work hard and play hard but aren’t afraid to laugh at ourselves. In the following videos you will see many examples of this outlook on life as portrayed by local entertainers performing at what we call “Kitchen Parties”.
These are events where neighbours come together to have a few drinks and entertain one another through song and dance. Please take the time to have a look.