I ended up going back to basics and using a time proven technique for me...brainstorming. During my first college writing class, the professor told my class how to break through writer's block by brainstorming ideas. Just take out a piece of paper and jot down any idea that comes to your mind. Do not pay attention to how crazy it might sound to you or if it fits the criteria of what you are trying to accomplish. I have used this process many times over the years especially if I was trying to come up with a speech topic.
With my tablet (actual paper not an electronic device, I said I was going back to basics) and pen in hand I sat down and started scribbling ideas for my next blog. I started with professional ideas such as coaching, leadership and your personal brand. I kept going and let my brain loose to go where it wanted to go. I started writing students going back to college, going out to eat and ordering the same thing every time, crazy videos people post on FaceBook and even meeting from the original television series, Batman, Robin and Catwoman at Steel City Con in Pittsburgh.
If you need to come up with topics or ideas and have a mental block, try this old technique. Go back to basics and try to brainstorm, you will be surprised what you can come up with once you let your creativity loose. I came up with the idea of writing a brainstorming blog during this process.
What process do you use when you have writer's block and need to come up with an idea?
You may be wondering what did I do with my list of crazy thoughts while brainstorming? The funny thing is now I have four or five new ideas for future blogs outlined just from this activity. Even the ideas that seemed useless, crazy or unlikely in a professional blog will make an excellent addition to future blogs. Even Batman & Robin, don't believe me...stay tuned to the same blog channel, the same blog...well you know the rest!
Until the next blog, Keep Speaking!
Denise
Denise Ann Galloni, Owner & President
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