Creativity is the top ingredient in the article writing recipe. Are
you feeling blocked rather than creative? Just putting words to paper
does not equal writing an article. Capturing the reader's interest
initially and then to get them to continue reading is your main goal.
For
your message to get read you have to pique the interest of the reader
by first getting their attention. But your creativity is long gone so
how to get it back without pulling out your hair in frustration?
Is
your mind still blank? There is no simple trick that will always work
to break the log jam lose. No one can generate your creativity for you,
but they can provide aids that may help. Here are five easy tips to
consider.
1) Creativity often increases after a get-away or a
crazy adventure. Adrenaline is produced when you are having fun and that
can allow creativity to come forward. Go for a hike to a sacred place
or go on an adventure. Maybe getting out of the rut that a schedule can
create will feed your mind with a new burst of creativity. Remember our
minds seek new ideas and experiences to explore.
Words and images
are the media of your writing art. Use crisp, clear depictions to knead
your article ingredients together. Elements like simile and metaphor can
add flavor to your article recipe, but they don't come without
creativity being present.
2) A dedicated space to writing will
help generate creativity. Clutter and confusion are not conducive to the
flow of creativity.
Bring to your working place objects that make
you happy and relaxed. Beautiful art, scented candles, fresh flowers
kept in your writing space can spark creativity. One way to reduce
distractions is keep the space clean and organized. Losing track of time
as you write is a good indication that creativity is flowing and the
space is working for you.
3) Write in a journal or diary
regularly. Jot down ideas that come from something you smell, see or
hear. Let your idea-generator be fed by what you see, hear and smell.
Use your journal to capture those ideas for future use. Idea development
can be triggered from other peoples' ideas. Remember creative ideas can
come from a myriad of sources; your unique spin is what is needed.
4)
Relax and take time to sort things out. Mind clutter crowds out
creativity, so clear your mind. Move the obstacles out of the way; both
physical and mental. Staying focused is not possible if you are bothered
by something else.
Being relaxed allows you to focus on the
experience that your idea is generating. Mental confusion, constant mind
chatter, and focusing on your block only cause the block to get
stronger and keep your creativity at bay. Allow your experiences to feed
your mind. Keep your mindset free and positive and then let your mind
play with those experiences to form your unique opinions that can be
reflected in your writings.
5) Finding out what makes ticks your
emotional triggers could help you find ways to get your creative juices
flowing. There are many ways to set the mood. Some writers use wine or
alcohol to stir up their creativity. (Use caution that this doesn't
become a dependency.) Some like soft mood music while others let the
lighting of the environment create the mood. Keep the pace and tempo
consistent with your flowing creativity.
Discover what inspires
you and what annoys you. Use these emotions to help you in expressing
yourself and your ideas, with this you can grow creatively. Let the mood
of your internal space lead to new recipes for writing those new
articles.
