ProTips is ProFreelancing.com’s topic-based link love machine. We pick a topic and throw a bunch of experts in the mix to discuss it. You’ll definitely find some new tips, solutions, or reminders that will benefit you and your writing.
- Harrison McLeod gives great advice on pushing through the tough times with his article How to Finish a Project in 10 Minutes. “The next time you run into this problem, tell yourself you’re going to work on the project for 10 minutes. Anyone can spare 10 minutes from their day, right? I guarantee that if you stick with your project for 10 minutes, you’ll end up working on that project a lot longer.”
- Chris Bibey of ChrisBlogging.com tells us Five Ways to Meet Every Freelance Writing Deadline.
- Jennifer of Catalyst Blogger shows you What to Do When You’re Stuck For Blog Post Ideas. She promises you’ll find something that will work in her article: “Use these tactics to prepare for the dry spells, and you’ll never be stuck for ideas for very long.”
- Michal Stelzner asks the question: “What Keeps You From Writing?” Sometimes you might not have writer’s block holding you back…sometimes it’s just you. Are You held back by fear? If so, check out Brian Clark’s blog post on The Nasty Four-Letter Word That Keeps You From Writing. “Yes, writing is scary stuff. But compared to being eaten by a lion while out foraging for food, you’ve got it good. Understanding that you’re your own worst enemy when it comes to writing is invaluable, because you can conquer that enemy just by deciding to. So… just do it.“
- If nothing works, then I guess you’ll just have to settle for Samuel’s tips on How to Deal with Upset Clients ;).
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Thanks for the linkout, Chad - you just made Harry’s night!
Hey Chad! Thanks for the mention. Good looking blog too, very nice design.
Trying to stay motivated and move past blocks is in some ways like trying to build a better mousetrap. Everyone is trying to find the perfect formula that works for them. Once you do find it though, stick with it.
Hi Chad, thanks for the mention! This is a great list of resources for writers who are stuck.
I second Harry’s advice on devoting just ten minutes to a project you don’t want to do–or five minutes, or even one. Chances are that once you sit down and really focus on what you’re doing, the ideas will start to come. And if they don’t, just write down the first think you think of until you really get going. Some projects are tougher to start than others, but it’s really all in your head.
Harry - it really is all about what works for each person individually, but your tip is right on the money. If you start going on something and get in “the zone” - it’s hard to get out.
It can be hard to start work sometimes, but it sure feels great when you get a lot of it done.
Jennifer - good call on writing whatever you can to get going if you can’t think of anything, I’ve done this before and it has got me into the right mood to do the work that I actually need to do.
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Hey An Jay! Welcome to the blog - I checked out your site too, looks great!