Invaluable Tips For Writers
The most valuable tool of the freelance writer or author is undoubtedly a notebook. Inspiration can strike at any moment, and usually does so at the most unexpected time. It is wise to always have a notebook and pen with you, especially beside your bed, to capture those elusive morning inspirations and ideas, before they evaporate with the coming of the day. The subconscious mind misses nothing and is your best ally.
An invaluable tip for writers is this -- during that dreamy state between awake and asleep, before you fall asleep, simply ask your unconscious mind to help. Ask it to come up with some relevant ideas on the project you are working on. Go over it in your mind several times, then, very often, on awakening, new ideas course through your mind, courtesy of your subconscious. Song-writers, including Sir Paul McCartney, have used this technique to great effect when trying to think of new lyrics and melodies.
If you find it easier to ‘speak’ your ideas and inspirations, then perhaps it is worth investing in a small portable dictaphone type recording machine, and having this with you at all times. They repay the cost many times over by keeping all your dredged up ideas and inspirations safe for you to later transcribe.
A small notebook and pen is easily managed by most people, slipping easily into handbag or pocket. A good rule of thumb is to write down all ideas, no matter how outlandish or unrealistic they may appear at the time. Plenty of time to later copy them into a word document, and at the same time, re-evaluate their worth.
It is important to get into the habit of keeping it with you at all times, add it to the list of items we always take with us, such as keys, and mobile phone. In this way, when that million dollar idea strikes, you will be ready and will not let it slip away with the morning sun.
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By Erica Textwriters.Net.
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