Writing an article doesn’t just mean putting down thoughts into words then typing and
writing it. You have to capture the interest of your readers and get them to keep on
reading. To send your message across you have to get the attention of the reader and
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 gets into a block or something to that effect
that can drive someone 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.
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 entwined word for word, sentence by sentence then
paragraph by paragraph into a whole article develops the essence of the article.
So just what do you have to do when nothing comes to 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 for that.
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.
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.
Try to relax every time that 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. You can use these emotions to help you in expressing yourself and your
ideas, with this you can grow creatively.
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