getting those writing juices flowing
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Getting the Writing Juices Flowing(Whether you are a pro or a
wanna-be writer.. Some quick tips.)
Find What Inspires You In Life
• Don’t think of it as “writing.”• Find what inspires you and gives a skip to your
walk.• Find what makes your heart beat faster.• Take a break from writing, and go do that!
Inspiration Example 1: Hanging Out w/Friends
Inspiration Example 2: Engaging Online w/Smart Phone
Inspiration Example 3: Taking a Walk Down Memory Lane
Inspiration Example 4: Jamming to Your Favorite Rock Band
Inspiration Example 5: Get on Stage! (Works for me ;) )
Get Comfortable!
• Get your writing area comfortable.• If that is fuzzy slippers and a
bathrobe, do it!• Invest in creature comforts ;)
Comfy Example 1: Fresh Air and Cup ‘o Joe
Comfy Example 2: Fuzzy Slippers and a Pet in the Lap
Online Inspiration
• Go to some sites that may inspire writing ideas (i.e. topics).• There is no limit to the type of site…
whatever gets your juices flowing!
Online Inspiration Example 1: Visual (Stock Images)
Online Inspiration Example 2: News Sites and Blogs
Online Inspiration Example 2: News Sites and Blogs
• http://www.HuffingtonPost.com• http://www.CNN.com• http://www.Mashable.com
• … to name a few
Online Inspiration Example 3: Sites That Promote Curated Ideas
Online Inspiration Example 4: “Curation Sites” (and connect)
• http://www.scoop.it/u/deborah-anderson• http://www.rebelmouse.com/socialwebcafe• http://www.storify.com/socialwebcafe
See What Others Are Doing…Example: SlideShare
• Also, add SlideShare for inspiration…– (See what others are doing!)
• http://www.slideshare.com/socialwwriter
• Now, make YOUR list!
Just Do It!Oftentimes we “psych” ourselves into thinking it is harder than it is.Get the computer (or pen and paper) and “Just do it!”
Presented by…
Deborah Anderson
Writer, Show Host, and Social Strategistwww.SocialWebCafe.comwww.SocialWebCafe.TV