Don't freak out. If you're working on a computer, try scribbling the following section using a pen or pencil. Take a step away from the computer. Begin the writing process as soon as possible. Discuss your paper with a friend or family member, or even the household pet. If you still can't write, stop what you're doing and start again. You may be surprised at how quickly you can write now that you don't have other things to do. Writing is an important skill for students to learn. Although it might not seem like it at first, writing a paper does not require much time or effort. Writing well is also very rewarding. Once you figure out how to write a paper, you'll wonder how you ever lived without one.