Saturday, December 15, 2007

6 ways to beat writer's block

PR & Marcoms News and Views from Strive.
Sun 8 Oct 2006
Six ways to beat writer’s block
Posted by sherrilynne under public relations , PR , writing

1. Don’t write. Do something else for a while. Go for a walk, ring up a friend. Come back to your writing later when you can start fresh.
2. Write a letter. Whatever you are trying to write, imagine you are telling a friend about it in a letter. After you’re finished the letter, put it away for an hour or so; then go back and edit it. Voila…your article is finished.
3. Think opposites. Think objectively and creatively as the same time. If you have to write about a new product, say some new software, start out thinking about hardware.
4. Break your routine. Drive a different route to work. Eat lunch in a new place. Rearrange your office. Change your perspective.
5. Get some exercise. Really work up a sweat. You’ll feel great. And that’s ideal for boosting creativity.
6. Don’t worry. Quit trying to be creative. Not every job needs to be award winning. Just get it done; and move on.

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