Sometimes in composition class, when I have been confronted by someone who simply cannot get the first word written on paper, I give the following advice: Say your essay into a tape recorder and then write it down.

Maria Mazziotti Gillan
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Writing things down is a great way to get ideas out of your head and onto the paper. Keep a journal or notebook and write down ideas, thoughts or comments. This also gives you a chance to organize your thoughts so that they make sense when you go back and read them. If you find yourself writing notes furiously on a piece of paper, try recording instead.

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