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What are the best tricks to overcoming writer's block?
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1. Take a break and do something completely unrelated to writing.
2. Brainstorm ideas by making a list of topics, or writing random words and phrases that come to mind.
3. Read something related to your writing to help spark ideas.
4. Try free-writing and write whatever comes to your mind, even if it doesn't make sense.
5. Change the environment you write in, or switch up the format of your writing.
6. Talk to other writers or people who understand what you're going through.
7. Break down complex topics into much smaller chunks for easier writing.
8. Set achievable goals for yourself, such as writing for 30 minutes, to help keep yourself motivated.