I’ve said for
some time now that writing is one of the easiest ways to produce a product that
you can sell online for a nice profit. But
writing an article doesn’t just mean putting down your thoughts into words as
if they were falling out of a sack. You have to capture the interest of your
readers and get them to keep on reading. You must have a firm grasp of their
interest and pique their curiosity.
The main
ingredient in baking up an article is a large dose of creativity. While
creativity may come natural to many people, some just get into a block (that
crazy fear of writer’s block) or something to that effect that can drive a
person crazy. Many writers have literally torn their hair out when they get
writers block and just can’t seem to get their creative juices flowing. Watch some times at award shows. Most of the writers (if they are men) are
bald. [This is not a verified fact.]
Putting words
into images in the readers mind is an art. A clear and crisp depiction requires
a certain flair that only creativity can provide. Similes and metaphors help a
lot, but the way an article gets connected word for word, sentence by sentence
then paragraph by paragraph into a whole article develops the essence of the
article. Don’t forget, your article is
like a short story. You must captivate
your readers as their eyes flow across the “script” from word to word. You must help them visualize your events within
their minds.
So just what do
you have to do when nothing comes to your mind? There is no surefire ways to
get the perfect ideas but there are easy ways to get your creative juices
flowing. No one can guarantee you of having the perfect mindset but many
methods may aid you in achieving that state of mind. Here are five easy ways which may be helpful.
1) Keep a diary or a journal with you always.
Ideas can be triggered by anything you may hear, see, or smell. Your senses are
your radar in finding great ideas. Write all of them into a journal and keep it
with you for future reference. You may also write down anything that you have
read or heard, someone’s ideas could be used to develop your own ideas and this
is not stealing. Remember that ideas and creativity can come from anywhere;
it’s the development of the idea that makes it unique. So if your mind is in a galaxy far, far away,
or you are dwelling within the bowels of the inter Earth, write down your
adventure because when you return others will want to share everything that you
have experienced.
2) Relax and take time to sort things out.
A jumbled mind cannot create any space for new ideas. Everyone must have a
clear mind if one wishes to have their creativity in full speed. Get rid of all
obstacles that can be a hindrance to your creativity. If you are bothered by
something, you cannot force your mind to stay focused. Many people will tell you that in the world
of today you must have the ability to “multi-task”. However, for creativity you cannot do this
and be successful.
Try to relax every
time whenever you can and think about your experiences and interactions with
others. Your experiences are what shape your mindset and your opinions which
could be reflected on your writings. Try to discover yourself, find out what
triggers your emotions. Discover what inspires you and what ticks you off. Did you ever read a book of adventure and
feel the thrill of going under the ocean with Jules Verne? Or perhaps joined the crew on the Journey to
the Moon? Did you feel REALLY
threatened? Probably not. Besides, you were only READING a book! In the future REALLY make the journey,
experience the trials, and let your heart reach the brink of destruction before
you are drawn back by the hero or heroine.
Then you will feel the force of the power of words and the experience
they can make you relive. You can use
these emotions to help you in expressing yourself and your ideas, with this you
can grow creatively.
3) Create a working place that can inspire
your creativeness. Your working place can be quite a hindrance if it
doesn’t make you feel happy or relaxed. Creativity comes from being in a good
state of mind and a messed up workplace that causes distraction won’t be
conducive in firing up your creative flow. Surround your working place with objects that
make you happy and relaxed. You may put up pictures, or scents, objects that
inspire, or anything that can get your creativeness cranking out page after
page. A clean and well organized workplace also rids of distractions and any unwanted
hindrances. With a good working place, you can work in peace and never notice
the time pass by.
4) Set the mood. Setting the mood requires
you to just go with the moment or to induce yourself to feelings that make your
mind work best. Finding out what makes you tick could help you find ways to get
your creative juices flowing. Set the pace and tempo for your mood and
everything else will follow. There are
many ways to set the mood. Some writers have been known to use alcohol, a
little sip of wine to stir up the imagination. Some would like some mood music
while others let the lighting of the environment create the mood. You have to find out what works for you. But use some caution here. You don’t want your writing sessions to
become an excuse for having “another” drink.
5) Go on a getaway and just do something really
crazy. Letting yourself go and having fun produces adrenaline that can make
your imagination go wild. Take an adventure or a solemn hike. Whatever it is
that is unusual from your daily routine can take the rut out of your schedule.
In no time at all, your creativeness will make use of that experience and get
your imagination to go on overdrive.
Using these tips
you should be able to at least start the flow of those creative juices. With time they will begin to flow more easily
and more fully. Before you realize it
you will have a river of ideas at your disposal.
PS
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QUOTE TO CONSIDER
THOUGHTFUL GEM
"When the situation becomes sink or swim ---
Swim as hard as you can!"
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