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Dateline:  12/12/2010

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Writer's Block: Three Ways To End It & Three More on How Avoid It

by Dave Cleinman

The dreaded bane of a happy writer, writer's block attacks every writer from time to time. It is as unpredictable as the flu, and often more uncomfortable! Why it occurs can sometimes be a mystery. How to end it, however, is fairly simple and straightforward. These techniques will help a writer stop writer's block from paralyzing them, and avoid blocks in the future.  I developed these strategies as I worked on my novel, Principle Destiny, so I promise that they work. For copywriters, article writers, fiction writers, et al.

1. Always have multiple writing projects going on at the same time. Even if you are facing a deadline, or have a major project going, writer's block is best avoided by working on several projects at the same time, even if you only work on each for a little bit of time. The reason for this is that multiple projects allow many avenues of thought. If you get stumped on one project working on another can open avenues of thought again. Having another project also helps avoid frustration related to writer's block, reducing related stress and anxiety, both of which only tend to increase the tendency that a block will linger. 

2. Leave the project alone for a while and take a mental break. Exercise, sports, of some type of physical activity releases endorphins that can stimulate brain activity and free up clogged avenues of thought. The simple act of taking a break, even a sedentary one, can also allow a writer to relax and free our minds from excessive concentration on our subject. This alone can break the cycle of writer's block and allow free ideas to re-enter our minds. 

3. Use an outline or organization system and work on different parts each time. This will allow you to work on one section if you get stuck on another. As you progress through a section it is easier to overcome being stuck somewhere else. In addition, an outline gives focus and direction for a writer and allows us to summarize ideas for a section or chapter. This prevents a block because the ideas are already formulated and expressed. From this point they need only be expanded upon and fleshed out. 

To avoid writer's block follow these simple strategies: 

1. Write only about something that has a strong appeal for you. Passion produces power and that power can easily be used to produce a solid piece of writing that is filled with strong voice and attitude. Generally speaking, this is some of the best writing to read because it tends to be captivating and exciting. 

2. If you are feeling self-conscious about your writing and are unsure if you can handle a particular topic sit down with a few friends and have a casual discussion. Keep note of the best ideas and use them to formulate an outline or summary. 

3. Plan properly for a project. Use an outline. Break the project into segments and flesh out each segment so that the project is written before actual paragraphs are produced. 

Writer's block is not a condition that just appears and stumps a writer. It is always a result of some issue that can be dealt with by employing strategies that avoid it. If it does happen, and it does to every writer at some point, using simple strategies that clear the mind and allow ideas to flow again will take care of it. Lack of proper preparation for a writing project is usually the biggest culprit followed by a lack of familiarity with a concept. Using the above strategies will solve both issues and prevent writer's block from taking hold. ◄

 

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Work At Home Scams: Don't Be The Victim

By : Jeff Casmer

The holidays are near and right around the corner and the work at home scam artists waiting to take your money. As today's economy continues to take a turn for the worst, more and more people are looking to work at home so more work at home opportunities and jobs are turning up on the internet. Its now more important then ever to stay ahead of the scam artists and make sure you are not on the wrong end of work at home scams.

Some of these work at home scams are the same ones that have been around for years. The problem is that people keep falling for them and that's why they don't go away. What these scam artists do is just try a new wrinkle or a new name but its the same old work at home scam.

Listed below are the 5 most common work at home scams that everyone should stay away from:

1. Phishing Scams: These are scams where people are looking tos teal your personal information more specific your bank information so they can steal your money. These types of emails come in all kinds of different ways. They can show up in your email box as coming from your bank, ebay, paypal, etc. They will actually send you emails indicating that your bank account is being hacked or someone is trying to log into your account. They will ask you to click on a link and submit a form which will "look" like your on a site where your account really is but its not. Its a hoax and an attempt to steal vital bank information. You should never click on that link.

2. Processing Payments: This work at home scam has also been around a long time. This is a scam where people ask you to cash a check, transfer money from one account to another or receive and ship packages. These work at home jobs do not exist. You could be involving yourself in some sort of illegal activity so its not worth the risk.

3. Chain letters: These involve sending $5 to 5 different people and then moving each name down the list and putting yours there. These are illegal and you should never get involved in this type of activity.

4. Envelope stuffing: This work at home scam is still and always will be a scam. This scam takes on different forms and you will see it on the internet or in the back of work at home opportunity magazines but there is no such thing as stuffing envelopes.

5. Email Processing: Usually these type of scams require an upfront fee for "training materials". You get these materials and get paid for each email "processed". Usually you see some crazy high number that you would get paid like $2000. When you numbers like this its time to run the other way as its not possible and they are just after your money for the so called "training materials".

Remember this is the time of the year that the work at home scams come out in full force. They prey on desperate people looking to earn extra money or lost their jobs, etc. Be a better person that that and use some common sense when searching for your dream work at home job.
Author Resource:- Jeff Casmer is a work at home expert. His Top Ranked Work at Home Scams Directory gives you all the information you need to find, start, maintain, and prosper with your very own work at home job, business, or opportunity.

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