Sometimes, when you need to write, it's tough to get words down on the page. The inner procrastinator can come up with all types of reasons not to write.

When I’m stalling on an article, I follow the five simple tips below (and sometimes I need to remember to take my own advice!).

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Brendon Bosworth is a communications specialist and science communication trainer. He is the principal consultant at Human Element Communications.