Writer's block... we all experience it from time to time. You sit down, with your ideas in mind, yet nothing seems to come out. You ABSOLUTELY KNOW that writing articles in vital for your internet success. But, when you sit down at the computer to write, your mind goes blank.

Here's my cure for writer's block.

1) SEARCH CATEGORIES

I open up my favorite article directory like EzineArticles.com, and search through various categories and subcategories to explore the subject matter I'd like to write about. Hence, I use the article directory as a method to generate ideas.

2) GIVE TITLE

Next, I sit down and give my article a title, such as:

"Discover the Secrets of..." "How to..." "7 Steps to ..."

3) CREATE AN OUTLINE

Then, I outline on paper what I'd like the article to be about. I structure the outline such that it expresses what I'd like to say in as few words as possible.

4) WRITE, WRITE, WRITE

The next step is to simply write, not giving much consideration to grammar, sentence structure, or correct spelling. I follow my outline and just write from one point to the next, making sure I express what I want about the topic in as few words as possible. I realize that my audience has a short attention span, so I cater my articles to them.

5) BE CONVERSATIONAL, SPECIFIC, and COMPELLING

I like to write in a conversation tone, because I think it comes off as easier to read, and builds a rapport with my readers. I imagine sitting at a booth eating lunch and having a simple conversation with the audience I'm directing my article to. I also like to be specific, giving the reader precise tidbits of information they can use immediately. Lastly, I try to provide a compelling offer in the resource box for readers of my article so they'll follow through to my website.

6) GO BIG OR GO HOME

I like to write a lot of articles. Sometimes I'll sit and write for a couple hours a day. Some days I write 5 articles, others days I'll write 10-12. If something is working for you, why fix it. Plus, article writing is sending a tremendous amount of traffic my way.

So, if you're ever stuck trying to find something to write about, use the tools of searching categories, writing headlines, creating an outline, writing in a specific manner to get you going.