5 Easy Ways To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing
Writing an article doesn't neccessary mean putting down thoughts
into words then typing it. You need to interest and intrigue
readers to read your article.
For getting your message across, you really need to attract the
attention of the reader, arouse their curiosity and most
importantly, maintain their interest.
The most important factor in writing an article is an endless
flow of creativity.
Creativity may come natural to some people, most just get into a
mental block whenever they try to start writing an article. It
just seems impossible to get their creative juices flowing when
they most need it.
Turning 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. The use of similes and metaphors in
articles can help a lot and should be used when possible.
What do you have to do when nothing comes to mind?
There is no one surefire way that turns you into a great writer
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. Always have a note book or journal with you to take note.
With modern technolgy, a PDA or pocket PC is great for this
purpose too. Ideas can be triggered by anything that happens
around you. Your senses would be your radar in finding great
ideas. Record them down in the form of notes and keep it with
you for future reference. You may also consider noting down
anything that you have read or heard. someone else's ideas could
possibly be used to develop or spawn off your own ideas and this
is not stealing.
Keep in mind that ideas and creativity can come from just about
anywhere; it's the development of the idea that makes it unique.
2. Take time to relax. A confused mind cannot possibly come up
with new ideas. Having a clear mind is important for creativity
to flow efficiently and effectively.
Get rid of all distractions that can possibly hinder your
creativity. You cannot force your mind to stay focused if your
mind is bothered or troubled by something else.
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.
3. Create a working place that inspires your creativity. 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 makes you happy
and relaxed. Putting up pictures, or scents, objects that
inspire can get your creativeness cranking. A clean and well
organized workplace also rids of distractions and unwanted
hindrances.
4. Set the mood. Setting the mood requires you to just go with
the moment or to induce your self to feeling what makes your
mind works best. Finding out what makes you tick could help you
find ways to get your creative juices flowing.
There are many ways to set the mood. Some like some mood music
while others let the lighting of the environment create the
mood.
5. Going on a getaway or just do something out of the ordinary.
Letting yourself go and have fun produces adrenaline that can
make your imagination go wild.
Any activity 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.