Vanquish it with these tips! Writers of all kinds sometimes fall prey to blocks. Whether you’re writing a book, a blog, or a business article, these tips can help you get past those blocks and get back on track:

• Start early. You have more willpower and energy in the morning, so use it to your advantage. You’ll also have fewer interruptions and distractions, and you’ll be able to put off less-important tasks for when you have the time to devote to them.
• Select a goal. Challenge yourself to write 5,000 words, work for two hours straight, finish a chapter, or write half your article before you move on. This gives you something concrete to strive for.
• Warm up. Spend a few minutes describing something around you, recreating a conversation from yesterday, writing down a dream, or just recording random thought as they come into your head. The practice of writing something—anything—will help get your mind in gear.
• Leave it unfinished. Some writers make a habit of stopping in the middle of a sentence so they have a natural starting point the next morning. If that doesn’t work for you, try leaving what you’re working on incomplete once you’ve reached your daily goal. You’ll find it easier to continue when you have a natural jumping-off point.
• Don’t push yourself. Sometimes the only thing to do is step away from the keyboard for a while. Let your mind wander without getting lost in another subject. After a few minutes (or hours) you’ll be able to return with a fresh perspective.