Even if you’re a new writer just getting started, there’s no doubt that you’ve heard the term writer’s block.  Sometimes, there’s just a blank screen that’s staring back at you, almost taunting you. Writer’s block happens more often for some writer’s than others, and the reason behind it can vary a great deal.

If you are going through a case of writer’s block, there are a few ways to shake yourself out of the funk. Often, it’s because your mind is on something else at the time you’re trying to write, even if you don’t realize it.

Here are a few ways to fight writer’s block:

1. Turn it into a positive
For someone who wants to write for a living, it can seem be a great job, but like any work, sometimes you’ll have to be writing when you would rather be doing something else. One way to get out of this is to begin to visualize all the benefits of getting the writing done sooner than later. Give yourself a reward at the end of the project that you can look forward to.

2. Workstation
Writing online is often something that you will want to do from your home, which is a huge motivator in itself. However, you need to make sure that you have your own workstation that is separate from the main traffic and action in the house. Also, dedicate that space to only writing and do nothing else there. Regardless of whether this is an area in the garage, or a station in a luxurious home office, it will help to associate one area as a workstation where all you do is write.

3. Take a break
Even if you are on a deadline that is coming up, you may be making things worse by staring at a blank screen and getting anxious about the time that’s being wasted. Sometimes, doing something relaxing and refreshing like taking the dog for a walk, or something that occupies your mind for as little as five to ten minutes can make a world of difference.