Beginner question, my head always bounce with idea to write. But whenever I start to write, it just going nowhere. Do you mind share how do you develop and plan your idea to writing?
This is a common problem for beginners. I had a tough time overcoming this as well. A lot of times I would just sit and force myself into writing something good and get frustrated. The idea and the words wouldn't sync up.
Instead, try writing when you're relaxed, don't put too much pressure to articulate well. It's okay for the first draft to be dull and boring. It will come good in multiple iterations.
You get the best version of the article only if you let go the thought of making it one.
1 - I try not to think much and write everything that comes up in my head. The important thing here is to keep the rhythm, write as the ideas come up. The first draft will look chaotic and that's exactly what I want.
After writing down all the ideas I go back and edit it, working on the flow and making it more cohesive and readable.
2 - I draw a mind map of the article key points and how each idea connects to each other. That helps me understand the objective of my text and helps me focus on what I should be writing to reach that objective.
Also, even if you feel like its going nowhere, you should just keep going. Practice helps a lot, but even I feel like that sometimes.
It is also much easier to write about something you passionate about and try to have fun while writing.
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Beginner question, my head always bounce with idea to write. But whenever I start to write, it just going nowhere. Do you mind share how do you develop and plan your idea to writing?
This is a common problem for beginners. I had a tough time overcoming this as well. A lot of times I would just sit and force myself into writing something good and get frustrated. The idea and the words wouldn't sync up.
Instead, try writing when you're relaxed, don't put too much pressure to articulate well. It's okay for the first draft to be dull and boring. It will come good in multiple iterations.
You get the best version of the article only if you let go the thought of making it one.
Happy writing!
Great advice, Rahul!
Your current mood influences a lot. It is very hard to be creative if you are stressed... or hungry 😄
Hey, Hussani. Great question!
I have two strategies to overcome that feeling:
1 - I try not to think much and write everything that comes up in my head. The important thing here is to keep the rhythm, write as the ideas come up. The first draft will look chaotic and that's exactly what I want.
After writing down all the ideas I go back and edit it, working on the flow and making it more cohesive and readable.
2 - I draw a mind map of the article key points and how each idea connects to each other. That helps me understand the objective of my text and helps me focus on what I should be writing to reach that objective.
Also, even if you feel like its going nowhere, you should just keep going. Practice helps a lot, but even I feel like that sometimes.
It is also much easier to write about something you passionate about and try to have fun while writing.