If you find yourself staring at a blank sheet of paper or a blank computer screen trying to think of what to write, you're not alone.
Many students say that getting started is the hardest part of writing a paper.
Try some of the helpful techniques below to get you writing. Freewriting Take out a watch and give yourself 10-15 minutes to freewrite about your essay prompt. This exercise forces you to write and continue writing until your time is up. Don't stress about grammar and spelling here. Just write and try to let your ideas flow naturally from one to the next.