Drawing a blank – overcoming writer’s block for technical communicators

Ever stared at a blinking cursor for way too long? At DITA Europe 2025, I tackled a topic that strikes fear into the heart of every writer: overcoming writer’s block, or what I affectionately call “Blank Page Syndrome.” Whether crafting your very first white paper or documenting complex fintech software, the blank page can feel like your toughest opponent.. This blog is a condensed version of that talk, originally published in the CIDM Best Practices newsletter. To read the full breakdown, with more insights, examples, and practical tools, click the link to the full article at the bottom of this blog.