Ever stare at the blank page before you… wondering what to write? Drawing a blank is the worst! It happens to the best of us. Getting started is often the hardest part. If you struggle with writers block regularly here are some techniques that can give you a jump start.

Don’t beat yourself up!
Getting down on yourself will only make things worse. Give yourself a pep talk and keep plugging away.

Take a look at what is causing the block.
If you have anxieties, write it out. If you’re nervous, describe what’s making you nervous. Do some soul searching and get it all out!

Journal everyday.
Take time to write out what happens in your everyday life. It might be redundant but it helps clear your head and organize your thoughts.

Practice writing with a writing exercise.
Choose a photo and write about it. Describe how it looks and makes you feel. Do this often to get those creative juices flowing. Another good exercise I use is to thumb through the dictionary, choose a few words and build a short story or article around them.  The point is to get those fingers moving on the keyboard.

Stick to a schedule.
Even when you don’t have a project in the works, keep a regular time every work day for writing. You’ve got to show up for work physically even if you end up staring at a blank page. Eventually you’ll think of something and the words will start coming.

If you’ve chosen to be a writer, keep in mind why you chose it… you love it, it comes naturally, people have told you that you’ve have a way with words and so forth. And remember it’s not always easy but it’s well worth living your dream. I’ve been freelance writing for years now and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.  Keep that schedule and things will fall in line for you!

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