Breaking Writer's Block

There comes a time when a writer sits down at the computer and the creativity grinds to a halt. You may find yourself dissatisfied with your text. You may be unable to find the right words. Worse, you could end up staring at a blank page. Writer's block happens and it brings freelance writing to a stop. What do you do? How do you break through writer's block?

Here are some ideas for overcoming the struggle to write when nothing comes to mind:
Take a break. When you can't find a great idea or words just aren't coming easily to mind, take a break from the computer. Step away from the word processor for at least 10 minutes. A 20-minute break is even better. You'll come back to the keyboard refreshed and with new thoughts.
Take a vacation. Everyone needs some time to himself or herself to enjoy activities, so take a day off from your job. Get out of the house, and go have fun doing something else unrelated to writing. Your brain will appreciate the holiday.

Do something else. If you're writing a business article and having a hard time writing short sentences, switch tasks. Answer some emails, browse websites, or read someone else's material for a while. Indulge yourself in some creative, descriptive writing. Changing tasks for a while can be effective to breaking writer's block.

Go look for new ideas. If you're fresh out of ideas, go look for new ones. Take a walk down the street, sit on a park bench for a while, or have a drive in your car. Look around you and observe what's happening in the world. Try and find new ideas for your material based on what you see.
Read a book. Instead of writing, try reading for a while. Set down your work and pick up a fiction novel for a change of pace or a book on your subject matter for new ideas. While you're still dealing with written words, you're absorbing them instead of putting them to paper.

Stop worrying about writing. The more you worry about writer's block and not being able to pen your ideas, the worse the situation gets. You'll become frustrated and nothing will seem right. Relax. Let it go and stop worrying. Your writer's block may last a few minutes, an hour, or even a week, but it will pass. Give yourself a break. Tell yourself the situation is temporary.

No one can write extensively for hours without taking a break, even professionals. Your brain needs a rest and without taking breaks, you'll feel tired and drained. You may even start to dislike your job or writing in general. Find ways to give your creativity a rest. Do something you enjoy so that you can relax and come back to your computer with fresh eyes and renewed imagination.