Writing Tips to Help Conquer the Uphill Creative Process

May 16, 2014 BG&A Staff
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Let’s face it; writing can be a challenge for anyone. Even for the most skilled writers, it can eventually become a chore and this is especially true for those who lack the proper skillset. In many cases, it’s not knowing what to write, but being unable to find the right words to express the thought, that leaves a writer frustrated and staring at a blank screen – a writer’s worst nightmare.

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Fortunately, there are different approaches to writing – and everyone has their own style for success – so to help kick start you’re next writing assignment – here are some tips that have helped us at Bob Gold & Associates get past the most obstructive creative roadblocks:

  1. Outline. Outline. Outline.
  2. When you’re stuck, don’t keep staring at the screen. Take a break, and come back to it. Write first; edit later.
  3. Don’t be afraid to try new words.
  4. Chose clear, active verbs instead of throwaway verbs, such as utilize, implement, leverage, and disseminate.
  5. Writing informally is not dumbing down; it is writing so busy people can understand your content.
  6. Stop thinking in terms of how to draw people in. Today, your primary concern with your writing is not to drive people away.
  7. Read your work aloud.
  8. Don’t bristle when another writer or editor corrects your work. Put your ego aside, analyze the feedback, and use it to improve your writing.

These are just some of the tools that have helped us maintain our sanity when writing on a busy schedule. There are still many more techniques that were left unmentioned. So feel free to share the tips or techniques that have helped you.

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