This week on #ContentChat we had the pleasure of hosting Anne Janzer, (@AnneJanzer), author of “The Writer’s Process: Getting Your Brain in Gear,” who shared her secrets for creating a more effective writing process. If you have ever struggled with balancing your creative side with hitting your writing deadlines, this #ContentChat recap has tips for you. Note: this recap was originally published on the now defunct Storify platform so formatting is different than our current recaps/
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6/27 Content Chat Recap: Creating a writing process that works
On June 27 #ContentChat hosted Anne Janzer, author of “The Writer’s Process: Getting Your Brain in Gear”, who shared her secrets for creating a more effective writing process.
- Q1: What are your primary writing challenges? #ContentChat
- A1: I believe we have 2 mental systems for #writing: the Scribe and the Muse #ContentChat
- A1: The Muse is intuitive + subconscious, the Scribe is intentional, disciplined. #ContentChat
- A1: Good writing = a balance of both systems: discipline + creativity #ContentChat
- A1 My challenge: sticking to a writing process that involves both parts (work + inspiration) #ContentChat
- So true. And this balance can be hard for many writers to find. #ContentChat https://twitter.com/AnneJanzer/status/747506726765617152 …
- .@AnneJanzer Yeah! Need to balance the two for really quality and timely content #contentchat
- A2: My Muse is easily distracted — squirrel! #ContentChat
- Hahaha…you’re not alone! #ContentChat (oh look, another squirrel…) https://twitter.com/AnneJanzer/status/747506797716471808 …
- @AnneJanzer One structured with details & rules. The other free flowing intrinsic and creative. #contentchat
- A1: The biggest challenge is writing a captivating introduction that hooks the readers. #contentchat
- A1: Finding topics and time… it’s been challenging the last few months for me to write, I need to get out of my own way! #contentchat
- A1: Sometimes it’s hard to just get your thoughts out on paper (or on the screen) when writing. #contentchat
- A1a) I have two main ones. Hunting for that key conversation point on a consistent basis. #ContentChat pic.twitter.com/SOT2T79kAG
- @ExpWriters I totally agree and getting them out in a way that flows for you… gives your audience the point you are making #contentchat
- A1. Time, topic ideas, time, keeping it fresh…and have I mentioned time? #ContentChat
- @AnhTNguyen Good to see time on your list, too!! It’s sneaky little bugger!! #contentchat pic.twitter.com/vJG0GF3bB5
- A1: Lately? Time. Building a biz (being an entrepreneur) and still finding time to sit & exercise my writing muse = hard #ContentChat
- @JuliaEMcCoy I hear you on that! I’ve been making a point to block time on my calendar to make sure I stay on track. #ContentChat
- @SFerika @JuliaEMcCoy I block time, too… of course, it’s usually the block of time I’m most willing to give up! #contentchat
- A1: Two writing challenges: I’m not typically a writer, I want to make sure we’re writing about things clients care about #contentchat
- A1: Getting out useful, quality content for our followers. Time is an issue, too. #contentchat
- A1. Getting (or making) the uninterrupted time to focus & finish. #contentchat p.s. I’m supposed to be writing now! https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/747506397630259200 …
- @carmenhill I’ve found making a bid red appt on my calendar with DO NOT BOOK has helped with that… 😉 #ContentChat
- A1: Time and being a deliberate writer. I want to make sure it’s jaw-droppingly-good. When is it really done? #contentchat
- Deciding when it’s done — also a big challenge! #ContentChat https://twitter.com/tatianabeale/status/747507438841016320 …
- A1b) Convincing my office that the things I write about are relevant and why. #contentchat pic.twitter.com/2uwAY9Aobo
- A1: Ideas aren’t generally the issue – instead – sometimes it’s hard to execute writing ideas as quick as I’d like. #Contentchat
- @CBarrows We should team up. I’m an execution and production machine. =D #contentchat
- @MaureenOnPoint Ha, it’s not that I’m not good at executing – most things I’m great – just not with my writing! #Contentchat
- @CBarrows Have you considered transcribing your thoughts so you can “write” when the mood/though strikes? #contentchat
- @CBarrows Right on! I use Rev, it’s a recording/transcription app that literally saves my life. #contentchat
- Q2: Why do many writers struggle with balancing finding the creative inspiration to write with meeting their deadlines? #ContentChat
- A2: Creativity has many steps: struggle, incubation, insight, evaluation, more work #ContentChat
- A2: When we procrastinate on deadlines, we shorten time for creativity #ContentChat
- A2: We have to plan (schedule) time for the Muse to contribute #ContentChat
- A2: Creativity/Inspiration and deadlines don’t have to be mutually exclusive if calendar is a buffer #ContentChat
- A2. Because the creative muse doesn’t work on deadlines! LOL I’ve started jotting down tidbits when the muse does strike. #ContentChat
- @SFerika A2: It’s easy to let that deadline haunt you. It’s important to not get overwhelmed by it! #ContentChat
- @tatianabeale It can be so hard to let go of that content and hit publish. There’s always “1 more thing…” you could perfect. #ContentChat
- A2: Creativity and inspiration don’t exactly come along according to your deadlines, which can make writing difficult at times. #contentchat
- A2b: Some people do well with deadlines, while others find them restricting. You just have to work with it, not against it. #contentchat
- Deadlines are a defense against procrastination, though! #ContentChat https://twitter.com/ExpWriters/status/747509301309112320 …
- @Rogercparker @SFerika I find that I’m not as creative though in a ‘forced’ environment. Pros + cons. #ContentChat
- @AnhTNguyen I find inspiration comes after a few drinks, with my music on shuffle during a walk. #ContentChat pic.twitter.com/V5xpfXAQSn
- @SFerika It is hard to force creativity, it needs to come naturally. It can happen at any given moment or place. #ContentChat
- A2: Deadlines aren’t always nice to your creative tendencies #contentchat
- A2 I actually work really really well under deadline pressure. By which I mean I finish + hit send just under the deadline. 😉 #ContentChat
- @SFerika Isn’t that when we all hit send?? #contentchat
- A2a We recently changed turnaround to +2 more biz days @ExpWriters. Clients were fine & it was a BIG improvement for our team #ContentChat
- A2b moral of the story: DO NOT rush writing quality/inspiration! If you need more time, don’t be afraid to ask for it. #ContentChat
- @JuliaEMcCoy agreed, it’s always OK to ask for more time, given that you know your audience/expectations. Communication is key! #ContentChat
- A2: As technology is constantly evolving, we need to know the latest news for fresh ideas and perspectives. #contentchat
- @SFerika A2 Is part of the problem of balance due to distractions, i.e., social media, phone? How do you handle distraction? #ContentChat
- @Rogercparker I think not blocking off uninterrupted time, turning off social is definitely a key cause. #ContentChat
- @Rogercparker I personally close out my social and email tabs when I need to focus on writing. It really helps. #ContentChat
- @SFerika I used to work well under pressure. But I burned myself out. These days, I give myself days just to do 1 article. LOL #ContentChat
- It’s because other work deadlines/distractions are “absent with leave.” Your mind is free to think. #ContentChat https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/747509761466195968 …
- A2: Lack of preparation leads to less time for focusing on creativity. Be proactive, not reactive. #ContentChat https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/747507695842787328 …
- YASS. Blank slate without prep makes you feel like you’re trying to move a mountain! #contentchat https://twitter.com/Barnes_Phil/status/747510132532076544 …
- @SFerika @JuliaEMcCoy I end up working from bed at 1am because I can’t get an idea out of my head. It means a LOT of editing. #ContentChat
- Mine seems to strike, annoyingly, at about 5 am on Saturday! #ContentChat https://twitter.com/AnhTNguyen/status/747508165961351168 …
- @carmenhill haha I’ve woken up with a blog idea percolating in my head early on the weekend too. Can’t get back to sleep then! #ContentChat
- @carmenhill LOL…yes, mine usually strikes at inopportune times when I can’t pull out a laptop or mobile, ie shower, gym. #ContentChat
- A2: When you get a creative bug or juice flowing it’s not always the most time sensitive. #sorryforpartyrocking #contentchat
- A2: Time is a real…ya know. If it’s work related content – I have time set aside to make sure I always have time. #contentchat
- A2: Focus is everything. If you put #FocusOverFOMO in content creation/social tools, it’s easier to succeed. #contentchat
- A2: Putting restrictions, rules & demands on something that is so creative & personal is stifling… for me it creates friction #contentchat
- A2: Well, I’m terrified of a blank google doc, it’s a graveyard for my creativity…unless I am under serious pressure #contentchat
- @AnneJanzer @ExpWriters I love @MarketingProfs‘s idea of starting with the dirty first draft. It doesn’t need to be perfect! #ContentChat
- @SFerika @AnneJanzer @MarketingProfs Agreed! You just have to get started. It doesn’t have to be perfect the first time around. #contentchat
- @SFerika @AnneJanzer @ExpWriters @MarketingProfs I have adopted the ugly first draft as well. It’s a great way to get started #contentchat
- @SFerika @AnneJanzer @ExpWriters @MarketingProfs I call it a drafty draft, inviting myself and others to expand, improve it #ContentChat
- A2: I treat my writing like an assembly line and layer in the inspiration after the nuts and bolts get laid out. Magic=editing #contentchat
- Some would say:
Writers Block stems from the fear of knowing our true creative selves.
#contentchat #blog https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/747507695842787328 … - It comes down to having faith in the entire writing process – including revision #ContentChat https://twitter.com/ExpWriters/status/747508476503425024 …
- @JuliaEMcCoy There’s always something more urgent. But it may not be as important! #ContentChat
- A2b) The difference between strategists and writers is finding inspiration where you’d least expect it. #ContentChat pic.twitter.com/UqMTGBFbPa
- @AnhTNguyen It’s worked for me. Since I’m not a classically trained writer, I don’t get too attached. #contentchat
- Perfection is the enemy. #ContentChat https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/747508102023385088 …
- @AnhTNguyen how true is that… gosh, nothing would get done if it had to be perfect or done by the perfect..!! #ContentChat
- @SFerika That’s been my help as of late! I’m trying to write another book. Blocks of time + dedication to that WORKS. #ContentChat
- A2a) Writing creatively isn’t something you do on a clock. Inspiration comes when it wants. #ContentChat pic.twitter.com/HmBUz3O1Iy
- Writers focus more on the deadline than the task at hand and get themselves all confuzzled… #ContentChat
- Word of the day: Confuzzled! Love it 🙂 #ContentChat https://twitter.com/PatrickHayslett/status/747508791214804993 …
- My life’s story in one word. Ha ha ha 😉 #contentchat https://twitter.com/carmenhill/status/747511002640453636 …
- Q3: How can writers overcome the struggle between the Muse and the Scribe and create a repeatable, effective writing process? #ContentChat
- During REM sleep, your brain processes connections (the Muse at work) #ContentChat
- A3: The real work of writing extends beyond the time drafting, w/ research, incubation, revision, etc #ContentChat
- A3: Plan for entire process with right conditions for Muse, Scribe in each phase #ContentChat
- A3: Hardest part: Trust in and stick to the process that works for you #ContentChat
- A3 re: Q3: overcome the struggle between the Muse and the Scribe #ContentChat Recognize importance, work on habits https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/747510603879616512 …
- A3) It’s a set schedule. Seek out topics. Write. Create artwork. Package. Post. Promote. Repeat. #ContentChat pic.twitter.com/AO0nVwoNpV
- A3:
1. Know your content’s strategic purpose
2. Write down ideas, facts and data
3. Find your angle, expand, and refine
#ContentChat - A3 It’s all about YOUR flow. Listen to yourself, schedule around when your ideas flow. Then shut off everything & write! #ContentChat
- Def makes me hustle if I’m under the gun…not sure it’s my best creative work at that point. LOL #ContentChat https://twitter.com/martinlieberman/status/747511217225269248 …
- @AnhTNguyen @Rogercparker @SFerika And I tend to be more productive when I’m under the gun, on a deadline. #contentchat
- A3: Get into the habit of writing regularly. Take advantage of those times when inspiration strikes, too. #contentchat
- A3: Draft up a content marketing strategy and streamline actionable achievable goals and timeframes #contentchat
- A3: Keep on writing, daily. Whether it’s jotting down ideas, to dos, inspirations, or creative free-flowing thoughts. #contentchat
- @tatianabeale The longer you go without writing, the more intimidating it can feel to get it started again. #ContentChat
- @SFerika yes! And the more you practice releasing your ideas to the wild…even within Evernote..the more confident you become #contentchat
- @Barnes_Phil Collaboration often leads to much better content than going it alone. #ContentChat
- Don’t be afraid to write off topic either. Those pieces can get the most readers and adds personality. #contentchat https://twitter.com/ExpWriters/status/747511490672893952 …
- Trust.
You’ve practiced engaging both Muse & Scribe.
Trust that when you ask now – both will show up
#contentchat https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/747510603879616512 … - @greatergoodgeek Trusting the process! Harder than it seems! #ContentChat
- A3 Read Duhigg’s The Power of Habit, then try to build into your daily routine. #contentChat https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/747510603879616512 …
- Exactly, make it a habit! #ContentChat https://twitter.com/MaureenOnPoint/status/747510946516475904 …
- A3: #Writing is an art that gets better and better as you work on it. Keep on writing #contentchat pic.twitter.com/CB0hAo6cnA
- A3: Plan topic ideas in advance and find a colleague to keep you on track/get you unstuck #ContentChat
- A3) Keep your ideas and notes orderly in one place. This makes these struggles much more manageable! #contentchat
- A3: Always be collecting thoughts and notes on likely topics, organize them usefully, utilize revisions to beautify #contentchat
- @DIYRecipeHacks Agreed. I use @evernote to keep my content ideas and research/resources together. #ContentChat
- @RareVicRec RIGHT? That tagging function is GOOOLD *says in an Goldfinger voice* #contentchat
- A3: Don’t “go it alone”. Lean on the support of peers to help guide and review your ideas / proofs #ContentChat https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/747510603879616512 …
- @ResumeStratgsts Exactly – leave time in the schedule for pondering and exploration #Contentchat
- Q4: What’s your cure for writers block that strikes right before a hard deadline? #ContentChat
- A4: Writer’s block: find ways to lure the Muse back to the process #ContentChat
- A4: Loosen the Scribe’s hold – get away from the desk, take a walk, freewrite without judgment #ContentChat
- A4: Colouring! If I take 5mins and colour, usually I can get past whatever is blocking me!! #ContentChat
- A4: Writing non-linearly. If I get stuck at x I might not be stuck at y. Then link them together later. #ContentChat pic.twitter.com/Q80RzApV8t
- A4 – Yes – abandoning linear order can open up ideas! #ContentChat https://twitter.com/Renoe/status/747513647698587649 …
- @SFerika Sometimes you need to try new things. Being proactive tends to welcome more good things than being reactive. #contentchat
- A4: Walk outside, get away from all electronics. Enlist a friend to talk it out, get new perspective. #ContentChat
- A4. Outside time. Stopping with nature for a few minutes. Works for me every time. #refreshed #ContentChat
- @JuliaEMcCoy Yes – and shutting off everything can be a challenge! #ContentChat
- @AnneJanzer I have a problem of being in denial – “oh, it won’t bother me, I’m strong enough to ignore it.” 😂😂 #ContentChat
- A4: Try a topic discussion. Taking the time to step away & talk about the topic may foster ideas. #ContentChat https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/747512410773192704 …
- @Barnes_Phil There is something about talking out loud about something you’re working on that can really loosen up the ideas. #ContentChat
- @ExpWriters @tatianabeale A walk is a lovely way to clear the head! Funny how that works, right? #ContentChat
- @AnneJanzer yeah! I have come up with winning taglines while I’m focusing on something totally unrelated. Perspective helps! #contentchat
- Trying harder doesn’t work when it comes to creativity! #ContentChat https://twitter.com/tatianabeale/status/747514190697398273 …
- @SFerika A4 Call a friend and tell them what you’re trying to write about: just talking it out will make a great difference, #contentchat
- A4b: I also like creative exercises to get in the mind of the customer. If they read my piece, what would they say about it? #contentchat
- A4b: …cget in the mind of the customer. If they read my piece, what will they say about it? #contentchat Very nice https://twitter.com/tatianabeale/status/747514776230600704 …
- A4: Do something wildly and completely unrelated. Your brain needs a break. #contentchat
- A4: Figure out what helps reignite your creativity, then do that. It’s different for everyone. #contentchat
- @tatianabeale I’ve found that doing dishes or baking brownies can help me settle into a deadline. 😉 #ContentChat pic.twitter.com/8o8TMdZSfn
- A4: Dare I say procrastination? I’ll re-organize my closet, cook something sans recipe. Taking a step back really helps me #contentchat
- . @tatianabeale You’re not procrastinating – you’re incubating ideas… Reframe! #ContentChat
- @tatianabeale Jotting down ideas is key. I keep a running list near my desk so I don’t forget ideas later, when I need them. #ContentChat
- @martinlieberman Absolutely! I keep a running list of potential headlines, concepts, even creative blog ideas to use one day #contentchat
- @MaureenOnPoint Since I’m a gamer, I’ll log into @Warcraft and do some quests to reboot my creativity. #ContentChat
- Just don’t raid, you’ll destroy your deadlines. #ContentChat https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/747513374024425472 …
- Get a good night’s sleep and see how the cards fall into place once you’re fresh again. #contentchat https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/747512410773192704 …
- @Rogercparker @carmenhill I typically get up and jot down the sketchy thoughts at a minimum, sometimes write a draft. #ContentChat
- @carmenhill Mine seems to strike at about 5 am on Saturday! #ContentChat Why fight it? Consider it a gift. Nap later https://twitter.com/carmenhill/status/747509217574060033 …
- A4: Taking a walk. It’s amazing for the soul. #contentchat
- I do this too, @CBarrows it works very well for me. #ContentChat https://twitter.com/CBarrows/status/747512480360964096 …
- Q5: Why do some of our best ideas come in the shower, and how can we create a workspace that sparks that kind of inspiration? #ContentChat
- A5: Cognitive scientists talk about open attention – times when we’re not focusing on anything #ContentChat
- A5: During open attention, our brain is free to make associations, connections –inspiration! #ContentChat
- A5: During focused attention, we can’t access what’s happening in those other parts of the brain #ContentChat
- A5: You need work environment that supports both focused work and open attention. #ContentChat
- A5: Get away, go outside, but gently bring your mind back (Muse) to the problem you need to solve #ContentChat
- A5: Also, plan for at least some interrupted time in the workplace #ContentChat
- @AnneJanzer here in our office @traackr we like to engage in structured brainstorms with different exercises to be creative #contentchat
- @SFerika Creativity can spark at any given moment. It’s best to jot down the ideas & write a few clues #contentchat pic.twitter.com/enLJ4Cq7q1
- A5: Our brain is on auto pilot lost to it’s neurons. What can you get lost in at work to find your way? #ContentChat pic.twitter.com/BU4EH0vqBP
- A5 Lol, Shower and at 2am in bed…. create a space/area that is comfortable and relaxing #ContentChat
- A5: We’re most relaxed during moments like these, which allows thoughts and ideas to flow freely. #contentchat
- @lttlewys @ExpWriters I think we are most creative when we are relaxed, with the most clear mind possible #contentchat
- A5: They say when you’re at peace, your brain is over 110% more productive. The shower creates an atmosphere of peace #contentchat
- A5. Conjures quite a funny picture in my mind… the shower desk. Would require waterproof everything 😉 #ContentChat https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/747514523045683201 …
- A5 Our best ideas seem to come to us when thinking about ideas is the last thing on our mind. #ContentChat
- @carmenhill When work deadlines/distractions r “absent with leave,” Your mindfree to think. #ContentChat Nice phrase https://twitter.com/carmenhill/status/747510394042781697 …
- A5: I’ve heard of higher morning brain activity. A great workspace starts with a positive attitude #ContentChat https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/747514523045683201 …
- @Barnes_Phil My best writing time is right when I wake up. It’s important not to let emails etc. take up that time. #ContentChat
- @SFerika Agree! I encourage my team to take breaks, away from their desk and systems. Sometimes you just need a quick walk #ContentChat
- “Being bored is an essential part of writing & the internet has made it very hard to be bored”-C Arthur #contentchat https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/747514523045683201 …
- Amen to this — Sherry Turkle writes on this subject in Alone Together and Reclaiming Conversation #ContentChat https://twitter.com/Gilbercrat/status/747515887213699072 …
- @Gilbercrat Some people are scheduled and plugged in every waking minute of the day. That’s not a recipe for inspiration. #ContentChat
- A5 TRUE! I think it’s a combo of relaxation/day washing off/new beginnings. Mornings + working outside generates similar for me #ContentChat
- A5: I think some of the best inspiration comes when we’re using a different part of our brain. Showers are perfect for that! #contentchat
- The shower’s a “safe space.”
I heard Dr. Joyce Brothers say that.
Recreate a safe space 4 inspiration #contentchat https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/747514523045683201 … - @SFerika At our office we have ping pong, shuffle board, video games, foosball..you name it, to help spark that inspiration! #ContentChat
- @SFerika Creativity is 24/7 and as long as your mind is stimulated it will spur inspiration. #ContentChat
- @YRNY And if your creative work isn’t stimulating your mind…you need a sabbatical! 🙂 #ContentChat
A5. The actual shower task is mindless, or mind-free, letting ideas come into view. #ContentChat #RememberThem pic.twitter.com/41m6ZHlSol- A5) Showers are a great, private place to run through new and exciting ideas! Our Honey Pancake recipe was created in a shower! #contentchat
- A5: Our best ideas happen when we are aren’t thinking about them. The most simple ideas require zero explanation or struggle #contentchat
- A5: I just sing in the shower…I mean, what? #contentchat
- @SFerika Also, running. Running helps a LOT #Contentchat
- I don’t think it’s an active process. It’s passive letting go, getting out of your own way #contentchat https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/747514523045683201 …
- Q6: How can we fit the contemplative, creative act of composition into the demands of daily life? #ContentChat
- A6: We have a limited amount of willpower – best to do the writing first before social media #ContentChat
- A6: Find slices of solitude to feed your writing process – periods without distractions #ContentChat
- A6: This may include short time away from Twitter (sob!) #ContentChat
- @AnneJanzer Haha! Taking a break from social media is a must. You can’t be connected ALL day. #contentchat
- And, if you can’t find the solitude (or time) make it. Turn off distractions #ContentChat https://twitter.com/AnneJanzer/status/747517400598274049 …
- A6 re: Resume.. Sometimes you have to be firm w/distractions, even if unpopular, to meet ur deadlines. You owe it to yourself. #contentchat
- A6: This requires discipline + flexibility. I may block two hours in the morning to write, but it doesn’t happen until 4pm #contentchat
- @SFerika Schedule time for breaks, brainstorming ideas and the work itself. #ContentChat
- Just imagine the production surge if you had a “meeting day” once per week. #ContentChat https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/747517491748835329 …
- A6: By creating a structure, to best utilize time and efficiently deliver content at all given times. #contentchat
- A6 1 on a long walk, build outline in my head. 2 schedule time to write. Get seat in seat. #ContentChat (@RobinJP) https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/747516779589566468 …
- A6: Make time for creation every day. Figure out when you’re most productive and block off time in your schedule if needed. #contentchat
- A6) How can we not? Ideation is always on my mind, whether I want it to be or not. We can’t control when we’re inspired. #ContentChat
- A6: We are often our own worst enemies when it comes to avoiding solitude. #ContentChat
- @AnneJanzer Alone in a writer’s mind is a terribly scary place to be. I think we all try to avoid it sometimes. #ContentChat
- A6. Time oriented lists. A to-do list really gets me through my day. I alter only for inspiration-driven moments. #ContentChat
- A6: Realize the demands of daily life are what give you the insight to create. Experience is your fodder. #ContentChat
- A6: Utilize your mundane moments (ex: driving to and from) as time to reflect and ponder. #ContentChat https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/747516779589566468 …
- Great advice, we spend a lot of time commuting to and from work. It’s a great opportunity to reflect #contentchat https://twitter.com/Barnes_Phil/status/747518235113750529 …
- Embrace the mundane as your creative best friend. Whenever your mind can wander, prepare to take notes. #ContentChat https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/747516779589566468 …
- A6: I find that I do that naturally. My brain wants to make connections between work and the world. #contentchat
- .@MaureenOnPoint Exactly – it is similar to meditation. #contentchat
- @AnneJanzer like a wayward child. I had a yoga tell me that about meditation…#contentchat
- Q7: Any other questions for Ann on creating an effective writing process? #ContentChat
- A7) How do you deal with writing something that you think is gold but falls flat? Or is that just me? #ContentChat
- A7 – Give it some space/time to change perspective – it may be better, or you may identify the issue #ContentChat https://twitter.com/Renoe/status/747518998217011200 …
- @Renoe if ur proud of it, then it didn’t fall flat. If you don’t write with the intent of pleasing ppl, it shows in quality #ContentChat
- @AnneJanzer So it’s okay to consider repurposing from another direction? Pick yourself up and try again? #ContentChat
- .@Renoe Always! False starts are sometimes a journey of discovering what you really want to say #ContentChat
- A7) If you could change one thing about your daily writing process, what would it be? #contentchat
- A7 – Even after writing a book about the power of process, I still have to trust in, plan for it #ContentChat https://twitter.com/DIYRecipeHacks/status/747518630389243905 …
- A7: Any bloggers/websites that inspire you with compelling writing? I like to learn/get inspiration from others #contentchat
We’ll be taking a week off from #ContentChat in observance of the Independence Day holiday, and will be back in action on Monday, July 11, with community member Wayne Hendry (@Ideakid88) talking about marketing your content and your brand to employees.
See you at the next chat!
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