{"id":70061,"date":"2020-04-22T16:15:28","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T15:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.strattoncraig.com\/insight\/writers-blockdown-lets-fix-that\/"},"modified":"2025-03-07T17:10:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T17:10:30","slug":"writers-blockdown-lets-fix-that","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.strattoncraig.com\/us\/insight\/writers-blockdown-lets-fix-that\/","title":{"rendered":"Writer\u2019s blockdown? Let\u2019s fix that"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019ve been looking at the same four walls for the past however many weeks, writer\u2019s block becomes frustratingly real. If you\u2019ve been typing frantically and getting nowhere, we hear you.<br \/>\nBut now that we\u2019re all settling into our new desk setups, we\u2019re finding our own tricks for staying motivated during the lockdown. We can\u2019t all create a writer\u2019s studio at the bottom of our gardens where the tweeting robins and growing roses will inspire us. But we can all do these mind-revving tricks from our kitchen tables.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have a KitKat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Okay, I\u2019m only a few lines into this blog and I\u2019m already thinking about taking a break. But give it a couple of hours and it will be needed.<br \/>\nWhen you\u2019re working from home, it\u2019s more tempting than ever to make a quick sarnie and type while you eat rather than taking a lunch break. However, your writing will suffer. Your brain needs a rest. So, go for a walk, read your book, do a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strattoncraig.com\/insight\/how-to-keep-your-team-engaged\/\">wordy puzzle<\/a> or get your dinner prepped. Or if 15-mins of shuteye gives you a buzz of energy when you wake up, go for it \u2013 you might not be able to when you\u2019re back in the office.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Set a no-phone timer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sorry to sound like your teacher, but there\u2019s a reason why phones are banned in the classroom. It\u2019s just way too tempting to have a quick check of this and that, which only distracts you from your writing. Set yourself a timer, during which you can\u2019t look at your phone (unless it rings). Yes, it\u2019s boring, but it does work, especially if you want to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strattoncraig.com\/insight\/five-ways-to-create-quick-informative-content\/\">something written quickly<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pick up the phone<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That sounds a bit contrary, but let me be clear, what we\u2019re saying here is call your colleagues. If you\u2019re feeling a bit demotivated or something\u2019s on your mind, talking to someone else facing the same challenges can help.<br \/>\nWe also try to do as many briefings as possible over the phone. It helps to clarify our thinking and keep the social aspect of our days alive. Turns out, tittle-tattle in the office gave us a lift when we needed it (but luckily we\u2019re still sharing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strattoncraig.com\/insight\/sometimes-laughter-is-the-only-medicine\/\">funny memes<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep a notepad handy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Anyone else finding the shopping list is all that enters your mind when you\u2019re trying to write a chunky piece of content? If you\u2019re the same, keep a notepad and pen next to you. Jotting down these thoughts helps clear your mind so you can concentrate on the task at hand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Moping in your PJs?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jeans in lockdown might have you wincing, but if you\u2019re feeling a bit down in the doldrums then putting on something nice can help you feel back in the game. Something as simple as putting a brush through your hair can make you feel more \u2018ready for the day\u2019 as it were.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Just call it a day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s passed 6pm and you\u2019re still trying to write something, it\u2019s probably time to close the laptop. Perhaps it\u2019s better to park it for the night and get up a bit earlier to finish it off when you have fresh eyes.<br \/>\nIf you\u2019ve got some motivation tips of your own, please share them \u2013 the more the merrier. Just leave a comment below.<br \/>\nRead more about communicating during a crisis on our dedicated help page: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strattoncraig.com\/us\/insights\/coronavirus-content-us\/\">Communicating during Coronavirus<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019ve been looking at the same four walls for the past however many weeks, writer\u2019s block becomes frustratingly real. 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