Today, I come to you to share a more personal article: sometimes, I feel like life does not allow me to blog. The busiest I get – not only with work but with life – the hardest it gets to sit and write content. Sometimes, I suffer of Writer’s Block.
As easy as sometimes it might look, generating content is not an easy task: from deciding on the topics to cover to writing the actual articles and proofreading, generating content might be a challenging task at times. Creating great content requires a deep understanding of your audience, a mastery of language and tone, and a dedication to crafting a compelling message. Sometimes, with all of that knowledge, you might still come to a point where you will sit down and start not-writing.
Writers’ block can be frustrating and is a common experience for many copywriters and marketers.
How Can I Get Rid of Writer’s Block?
First of all, DO NOT PANIC.
Take a break. Sometimes, stepping away for a while can be healing and a great way to deal with a block. Apply the 20-20-20 rule: take a 20-second break every 20 minutes by looking 20 feet away at an object to make sure your vision is not tired. Take a walk, do some exercise, or engage in a different creative activity to help clear your mind and refresh your perspective.
Another thing that might be useful is changing locations. The environment where you write has to allow you to focus and stimulate your creativity. Something as simple as moving from your regular office to a different chair, a park, or a coffee shop can help your ideas keep flowing.
Organize Your Writing
While it sounds great to think you will just sit down and write amazing content in a single session, pretending that magic will flow like that is a bit unrealistic. Organizing your writing might be a great way to prevent writer’s block or get rid of it if you are already experiencing it:
- Break your writing into smaller tasks to prevent feeling overwhelmed by the scope of a writing project. Outlining or writing a single paragraph, to make the process more manageable can make a big difference.
- Set aside time to write. Setting a particular amount of time to write continuously without stopping or looking into proofreading or editing can help your ideas flow.
I am Still Blocked – What Else Can I Do?
Sadly, there is no magic cure for Writer’s Block. If you have tried the above and are still blocked or having issues with your idea flow, you can seek help: consider talking to a friend, writing group, or mentor about your writing. Discussing your ideas and writing with someone else can often help you gain a new perspective or find new inspiration.
You could look into freewriting exercises to help jumpstart your writing and start writing about a particular topic or idea, or simply write whatever comes to mind for a set period, regardless if it is related to your current project.
It’s important to be patient and kind to yourself as you work through it. With some persistence and creativity, you can overcome writer’s block and continue creating meaningful content.
