Writing an article doesn’t just mean putting your thoughts into words then typing or writing them down. You have to capture the interest of your readers and give them a reason to keep reading. You have to get the attention of the reader and have a firm grasp of their interest and pique their curiosity. Here are five ways you can get creative.
The main ingredient in writing an article is creativity. While creativity may come natural to many people, some of us get writers block. It can be a hair pulling ordeal just to get your creative juices flowing.
Changing words into images in the reader’s 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 is woven 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? That’s a fair question but unfortunately, there’s no surefire way to get those perfect ideas to pop into your head. There are, however, easy ways to get your creative juices flowing and put you into the perfect frame of mind. Here are five of them.
1) Keep a diary or a journal in your pocket or with you at all times. You just never know when an idea will be triggered by something you hear, see, or smell. Your senses are your radar for finding great ideas. Write all of them in a journal and keep it with you for future reference. You may also write down anything you have read or heard, someone else’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. You need a clear head. A jumbled mind cannot create any space for new ideas. If you are bothered by something, give yourself permission to get rid of it for awhile. Put it in the closet for a few minutes. Try closing your eyes and allowing yourself some quiet time. Block out all the sights sounds and smells around you. Turn your focus inward and breathe.
Try to relax 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 in 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, which will help you to grow creatively.
3) Create a working place that can inspire your creativeness. 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 work area with objects that make you happy and relaxed. You may put up pictures, place pleasant air fresheners, knickknacks, plants or anything you think will inspire you, relax you and get your creativeness cranking.
4) Set the mood. Setting the mood requires you to just go with the moment or to induce yourself to feeling what makes your mind works best. Finding out what makes you tick could help you come up with 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 have a little sip of wine to stir up the imagination. Some use mood music while others let lighting create the mood. You decide what works for you.
5) Go on a vacation and just do something crazy and out of the norm for you. Giving yourself permission to have fun produces adrenaline which can make your imagination run wild. If your day is usually a busy one, take a quiet adventure or a solemn hike. Whatever it is that departs from your daily routine can take you out of the rut of your schedule. In no time at all, your imagination will make use of that experience and get your creativeness to start working in overdrive.
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