How To Get Into An Article Writing Mindset
By: Joe Robson,
Sometimes it's really difficult just to sit down 'cold' and write an article. But procrastinating makes no difference, because when you eventually return to it, that 'block' is still there.
Here's a few helpful pointers ...
1. Remove your limits
Reduce your subject to a single core word and then brainstorm around it. For example, if you're trying to write about "Study Skills", expand your thinking to "School". Now jot down everything that comes to mind when you think about School, and when you run out of ideas start asking yourself open questions around the subject and noting your answers.Example: Assume you are wanting to write about "how to improve your job prospects" Ask yourself ...What did I do in my first job?Why did I enjoy it/hate it?When did I realize that it was time to change?This will help you get back into the mindset of someone struggling with job issues of all kinds and you'll start to get a feel for their concerns and worries.
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2. Restore your focus
Once you've started to understand the general feelings of your readers, allow your mind to focus back on your original topic of Study Skills. From your new perspective, what questions would you ask? What would you want to know? Is this really a "Studying"issue or is it more about Time Management or being able to work without distractions or being paralyzed by the fear of not doing well?
3.
Be your own audienceWrite each question on a separate sheet of paper; don't stop until you have at least ten and preferably more. Stay in the mindset of your readers until you feel you've asked every major question that concerns them.
4.
Take a step backPut your pile of question aside for a few hours, overnight if possible. Don't consciously think about them; just go about your day as usual. Give your subconscious time to process them without any further prompting from you. If new questions come to mind jot them down somewhere safe and then forget about them.
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Sometimes it's really difficult just to sit down 'cold' and write an article. But procrastinating makes no difference, because when you eventually return to it, that 'block' is still there.
Here's a few helpful pointers ...
1. Remove your limits
Reduce your subject to a single core word and then brainstorm around it. For example, if you're trying to write about "Study Skills", expand your thinking to "School". Now jot down everything that comes to mind when you think about School, and when you run out of ideas start asking yourself open questions around the subject and noting your answers.Example: Assume you are wanting to write about "how to improve your job prospects" Ask yourself ...What did I do in my first job?Why did I enjoy it/hate it?When did I realize that it was time to change?This will help you get back into the mindset of someone struggling with job issues of all kinds and you'll start to get a feel for their concerns and worries.
Learn from Joe's expertise: How To Turn Any Product Into A Bestseller
2. Restore your focus
Once you've started to understand the general feelings of your readers, allow your mind to focus back on your original topic of Study Skills. From your new perspective, what questions would you ask? What would you want to know? Is this really a "Studying"issue or is it more about Time Management or being able to work without distractions or being paralyzed by the fear of not doing well?
3.
Be your own audienceWrite each question on a separate sheet of paper; don't stop until you have at least ten and preferably more. Stay in the mindset of your readers until you feel you've asked every major question that concerns them.
4.
Take a step backPut your pile of question aside for a few hours, overnight if possible. Don't consciously think about them; just go about your day as usual. Give your subconscious time to process them without any further prompting from you. If new questions come to mind jot them down somewhere safe and then forget about them.
Read the rest of this article
Article Source: Articles Beyond Better
RSS Feed for Article Writing:
http://articlesbeyondbetter.com/rss/Article-Writing/111
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