Writing an article is more than just jotting down a few thoughts and words, and publishing them to a directory. You have to capture the interest of your readers and get them to keep on reading. You must be relevant, and provide useful information in order to pique their curiosity.
The main ingredient is a minor amount of creativity. While creativity may come more natural to some people, most of us get blocks that can drive us crazy. You probably have literally torn your hair out when at times you just can’t seem to get the creative juices flowing.
Putting words into images in the readers mind isn't as difficult as it sounds. A clear and crisp depiction is achieved with only a small amount of creativity. Fancy descripitions, and short stories and comparisons are nice and spice up your writing, but the overall flow from one sentence to the next, and then one paragraph to the next, determines how easily it is comprehened and thus the relevance to your reader.
So just what do you have to do when nothing comes to mind? There is no surefire way to get the perfect idea, 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 getting that right 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. You must be able to caputure you ideas when they occur. I keep a journal with me at all times. Write all your ideas into a journal and this way you never forget them. 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. You should have a reasonably clear mind to get your creativity in high gear. 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. Write these things down in your journal. 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 workplace that you don't like causes distraction and won’t be conducive in firing up your creative flow.
Surround your work 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. A clean and well organized workplace also rids of distractions and unwanted hindrances. With a good working place, you can work in peace and never notice the time pass by. Don't take the term "clean and well organized" to extremes. Do what you are comfortable with.
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. 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 (not lining up shots at the local bar!). You might like some mood music while others let the lighting of the environment create the mood.
5) Go on a getaway and just do something a little crazy.Letting yourself go and have 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.