Lack of ideas to write about!
By besweet
@besweet (9861)
Ireland
November 14, 2012 5:26pm CST
One of my online earning incomes is review writing. It was hard in the begining but when I found my style, I found myself getting excited to buy products because I was going to try them and review them! The past 2 weeks I have this problem, I start writing and then I think it's not good and leave it unfinished. I have created a folder on my desktop because I've got around 10 unfinished reviews and I need to re-write them if they're going to be published.
I think I don't have any unique ideas and they all look the same. How can I get inspired and start writing complete and unique things again? What do you do when you want to clear your mind and start writing with enthusiasm again?
7 responses
@Youreyes4Today (2356)
• United States
15 Nov 12
I take a break for a few days to clear my mind and stress of writing words...
It does help. I will read others writing to see how others write for similar idea's or subjects.
When I am in the middle of something and I loose my concentration I will stop, take a walk away from computer. Then come back read what I wrote as well as find other articles on the same subject. Read those then close everything out and write the rest. Usually works.. if not I take a walk..
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@Youreyes4Today (2356)
• United States
15 Nov 12
Put out of your mind what you haven't done.. Actually take a mind break from the writing.. No worrying about what is or isn't done etc... just actually take a break from that...
Enjoy the weekend, See that life is good..
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@olivetree27 (495)
• Greece
15 Nov 12
Writing is about loving what you're doing and I think you really have a passion in writing. But even the best writer needs to take a break and get inspired again. I suggest when you don't have something to write, start reading articles and books even if it's not relevant to your job just to learn new strategies of writing. Refresh your mind. Writers also need to take a break and squeeze the creative side of their mind. Sometimes, when I need to concentrate in writing, I tried to learn from music from piano. They have a lot in youtube. Best of luck!
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@bryanwmc (1051)
• Malaysia
15 Nov 12
I have a similar situation, i write freelance online and sometimes get pressured to deliver a lot of articles in a day. then i get stuck coz all the articles needto be original so what i do is shut down my computer,just not even think about the work and go look for something else to do for an hour or two, or whatever time i think i can spare ,basically i just shut off my mind in regard to writing,and maybe go for a swim at my neighbourhood pool or watch tv or whatever that is not conected to writing,then later when i feel a bit fresher i go back to work. well it doesnt always work but itdoes help
, give the mind a break and let your subconscious take over.
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@besweet (9861)
• Ireland
15 Nov 12
Taking small breaks helps indeed! I can only write at night if I have time so I leave my writing for the next day most of the times! And then it stays unfinished! I will fix them and publish them soon, but right now I keep doing the same! Sometimes it helps to print them and correct them without being distracted by other stuff online while writing!
@jeztrose (1405)
• Philippines
15 Nov 12
You must not put pressure on that, your ideas will come naturally when your mind is relaxed,if you push yourself that much the more you cannot come up with any ideas..take time for yourself. it will be finished sooner. just think positive.
@besweet (9861)
• Ireland
15 Nov 12
I think that this also affects the mood in my writings. I used to pass my feelings through the writing but lately they are just facts and opinions but I can't pass through my overall feeling! I don't know if I have expressed it properly, but when I read my writings again I don't get what I intended to express with it!
@vidhyaprakash_2 (7116)
• India
15 Nov 12
Hi friend, First of all you must avoid this negative thoughts, why are you thinking your reviews are not good? Write the thing whatever you feel about the product and believe your review is the best one and post it, surely you will get the enthu to write more an more, be confident and think you are the best writer, surely you will get more ideas to write. All the best
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@besweet (9861)
• Ireland
15 Nov 12
Thanks :)
I write down all the facts and my opinions but I would like to pass my feelings with the words and the expressions that I use. This is not there any more in my writing and that's why I keep them in this folder and I will re-write them in a few days when I will feel that I want to complete them. I can't explain it, they are good but I think that my writing style has changed lately.
@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
16 Nov 12
hmmmm... I like that online review writing can you message me the site please. Is it legitimate? Yes, it's quite difficult to write and motivation and inspiration are needed to compose one. Specially if by nature you are not really a writer. But what is good thing here in mylot, it more on experiential so there is no problem with the sharing, because we are all adults and have experiences to share, too. I have a very bad habit to be inspired and be in the mood and I dont like to advice you that. Please dont do this, but I smoke. When I want to think, I smoke. I think it stimulate something in my brain. LOL. please i am not encouraging you I am just sharing.
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@besweet (9861)
• Ireland
18 Nov 12
Yes sure, it's legit and I have been paid many times. But now that I haven't been very inspired I don't write so often and I need to start again because it is a good income for me!
I am not a writer and I don't write articles etc, just reviews! I think they are easier to write because you have to describe the product and write a good personal opinion. My problem is that I am not able to pass my excitement or dissapointment about it through the writing, it comes out ok but not exactly how I want it!
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@nguyenloan (184)
• Vietnam
15 Nov 12
I think you need relax, you don't mind about them for a while. When you feel comfortable, you start writing again.
