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The pressure to write is going to be different for all of the writers on Associated Content. Sometimes a person writes as a hobby and writes only when they want to and any payment that they receive is just a perk of the creative outlet that they have. There are writers on AC that are writing to help out with the bills or to put away a little bit of cash. Perhaps the pressure to stay focused on writing is the most in someone who writes for AC for either all or a large portion of their income. No matter how much you need to focus on your writing here are some tips to help you focus when you want to stay focused on your writing.

Lessen Distraction of Unrelated Material on the Computer

Multitasking on the computer is easy to do, you can have the browser in which you are looking for a image to include in your article, have a browser open on the email account the you receive emails notices that you have a new comment or offer from AC or a browser to the information that you are researching for your article can all be productive multitasking. For every browser that is open that is unrelated to your article will be a distraction that is not going to be keeping you focused on your writing.

When You Don't Feel Like Writing Look for Images

Sometimes even though you want to be writing you will sometimes feel that you are blocked, switch gears and look for an image for your article. If you are writing more than one article at a time you can look for images for all of your pieces and any future pieces that you have ideas for. Even though you won't be writing you will be focused on an aspect of your writing.

Write Away From the Computer

By keeping a notepad that you can take notes or even write rough drafts of you article in you will maximize the opportunities that you can work on your articles. You can mute the TV during commercials and write down notes, or anywhere that you can be multitasking.

Remember to Take Breaks

You shouldn't feel bad if you can't write all the time, if you would rather keep your attention on something else, or you have to take a break, there is no harm in that. You will be more productive in the long run.

Set Goals

The more that you have to work towards the more motivated you will be to sit down and focus on your writing.

Sometimes you can't write, for whatever reason, and that is okay too. Don't worry you will get back into the groove.