Perhaps one of the number one problems students face in their academic writing is the dreaded writers block. This derailment from brain to pen can happen for many reasons, but how does one deal with it? Some physically remove themselves from their current workspace, changing gears for an hour or two. Others take a more technical approach: when the words stop, down shift their idea, making a new level of thought. The technical approach is based on Francis Christenson’s book on discursive prose. If you lack ideas and need a break, check out this blog.
