4 more tips for blogging when you have writer's block

A blog can be beneficial for marketing your business as long as you manage to avoid writer’s block and can consistently produce new content. Writer’s block can come at anytime, but it mostly sets in during the most inopportune moments. For instance, if you need to publish an article by 4 p.m. every day, you might find it difficult to get started as the deadline nears.

Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to counter writer’s block so you can easily produce a new article for your company’s website. Read on for at look four tips that will help you keep writer’s block at bay so your blog is always updated with new posts.

Go outside
It’s nice to have a dedicated workspace, but your area might not be conducive to creativity. Sitting in an office all day can be boring and stifle your train of thought. As a result, you won’t be able to think of new topics to blog about, so you’ll struggle to even start writing an article.

Barnes and Noble recommends going outside and working in a new environment. In some cases, a change of scenery will be exactly what the doctor ordered and will inspire a great new blog post. Consider going to a library or coffee shop with your laptop so you don’t have to stay cooped up in your office. Alternatively, you can go for a brisk walk and then get to work once you’re creative instincts are reinvigorated.

Stay focused
Writer’s block manifests itself in many different ways, including distractions that keep you from your blog. You can easily get off track by visiting fun websites instead of researching information for your article, and, before you know it, your deadline will be close.

In a guest post for Writer’s Digest, Brian Moreland, author of “Shadows in the Mist,” writes that you should avoid distractions to fight off writer’s block. Clean your desk and turn off your phone to minimize potential distractions. Moreland also suggests disconnecting from the internet, but that can be problematic if you need to perform research for your blog posts. Find your sources before disconnecting and then go back online when you’re done writing.

Free write
Sometimes writer’s block means that you can’t think of anything to write about for your topic. You can search for inspiration and force yourself to think of new ideas, but completing the article will be difficult and time consuming. According to a report from the Center of Writing Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, you should free write for a few minutes and record any ideas you have for your blog post. Don’t worry about grammar, structure or spelling. Simply write down your thoughts and then use them to create an outline for the article.

Be realistic
Psychology Today points out that writing isn’t an easy task, and you should set realistic expectations for yourself. Don’t get upset because you have writer’s block – realize that creating a new article is difficult and it takes time to become a master scribe.

How do you deal with writer’s block?

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