How to combat writer's block?

[Tal]

The question is:

What do you do to fight writer's block?
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Unfortunately the only reliable way I have found to break writer's block is to sit down and write. Get some words down on paper. Don't worry about style or the perfect word - those can come later. The important thing is to get something down on paper. You may end up throwing away everything you write today tomorrow but it will still be a step along the way of getting it done. Taking a walk, working out, etc can be helpful for getting brain storms - they can also be the warning signs of screwing off instead of writing. Limit the time you spend doing each or take a pad of paper and writing utensil with you if you do get that brainstorm. If you don't - back to the anvil young Smith - you have a assignment to forge. ;)

P.S. TV, games and the internet are the bane of a writer on a deadline. Avoid them.