Strategies for Overcoming Writer’s Block
By Jennifer Henderson I work part-time as a tutor at a university writing center. We see students who are at all stages of the writing process—researching a topic, developing a thesis, or proofreading the final product. But one of the main reasons students visit the center is for help with overcoming writer's block. Writer's block has happened to most of us at one time or another, whether you're writing a research paper, an e-mail, or a blog for your business. Not knowing how to begin, what to write next, or just getting stuck with your writing is not fun. But there is hope. The following strategies have helped me (and the students I tutor) overcome writer's block. Talk it out Years ago, one of my best friends applied to medical school and had to write an application essay. He didn't know…
