I often hear people comment that they just don’t know where to start with their story. What information should be included? How much information needs to be included? How do I pull all of my thoughts together to share with the media? And, just when you have an idea and are ready to get started there you sit staring at a blank screen.

Let me tell you that even public relations professionals experience writers block as they look for new and exciting ways to share a client’s message.  Here are a few ways to get over your writers block and get the creativity flowing:

• Don’t let the blank screen intimidate you. Start jotting down ideas, even if they are not complete sentences. Once you have a few ideas, DO NOT erase any ideas until you’ve finished your writing.  You never know when one line of copy that seemed so ‘out there’ will fit right in.
• Still not getting any words on paper? Step away from the computer. Take a walk, get something to eat or drink and come back to the task at hand.
• Talk it thru. Have a conversation with the monitor. It’s ok, no one will tell if you have an elaborate conversation with the monitor. Pretend the screen is your audience and you’ve shared your story. Are they asking the right questions? Do they need more information?

Please take a moment to share your thoughts on overcoming writers block.