The Tyranny of the Blank Page: How to get over writer's block

The blank page is often enough to prevent even the most creative of people from starting to write, but why is this? The brain needs stimulation to form new ideas, and a blank page provides no such trigger. Additionally, self-censorship and judgement restrict creativity, creating rigid rules and plans for creative output. To overcome writer's block, one should just start writing without worrying about perfection, providing some jumping-off points, and giving oneself permission to produce imperfect drafts.