Writers are often encouraged to prevent writer’s block by creating routines and building habits. Although logical, it’s time-consuming —  and writer’s block could strike before then.

Fortunately, in addition to the many proactive strategies, there are also reactive ways to beat writer’s block. Here are four scenarios and some effective remedial action you can take to dig yourself out when you’re feeling stuck.

As an organization built to support content marketers, we are always thrilled when we can promote the incredible work our community is doing. That’s why I’m excited to tell you all about the launch of a new podcast created by someone near and dear to the Boston Content community: Co-founder Jay Acunzo. The podcast, called Traction, was created for NextView Ventures, where Jay works as vice president of platform, and gets to the heart of what unscalable tactics early-stage startups employ to ... well ... scale.

So you call yourself a content marketer?

That may be what your job title says, but do you really embody the true spirit of being a total content marketing nerd? Take a look at my (heavily biased) list below to find out.

Jess and I bonded over the 8:00 a.m. breakfast buffet.

Instant conference buddies, we planned our agendas, shared our notes, and hunted for power outlets together. On the last day, we vowed to stay in touch. One year later, our fast-made friendship had faded into a conference-born fling.

You probably have your own Jess.

From your first boss to your former client, it’s easy to lose touch with peripheral connections. Once valued, they become latent first-degree connections. You held these lost connections close then, so take action to revive them now.

These five requests work because they promise a rewarding interaction, stimulating the brain chemical dopamine that controls motivation.