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Where can I ask for help in exploring fresh ideas?

Asked by NathanFairall (5points) September 26th, 2015

I’m a freelance writer and now I have no ideas to write about.
I wanna expand new horizons and gain new experiences.

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elbanditoroso's avatar

First, to be a successful writer, you need to use better English than words like “wanna”. That isn’t a word. You should say “want to”. “Wanna” marks you as uneducated and uncaring about the language.

Second, no one can tell you what to write. It has to come from within. Just like Van Gogh didn’t have people say “paint sunflowers” – you need to get artistic inspiration from inside yourself. Otherwise you haven’t embraced the artistic impulse and hit the creative spark.

So the best you can do is take a walk outside, see what’s on the street (or forest, or lake, or whatever is nearby) and wait for inspiration to hit. You cannot force creativity, it comes itself.

Bill1939's avatar

What do you feel passionate about? What has happened or is happening that encourages or discourages you? I believe that the answers to these questions will answer your question.

Pachy's avatar

If you can’t think of anything to write about, I fear you are not a writer… at least not yet. If you want to expand your horizons, get off the computer and go live in the real world for a while.

Cruiser's avatar

@Pachy My thoughts exactly and why I hesitated from answering this question

snowberry's avatar

Take a class in writing. Journalism or creative writing are great places to start (they’ll give you lots of topics), but I strongly suggest you also take a grammar class.

NathanFairall's avatar

I have some personal problems.That’s why I have no inspiration for writing now.
I need a rest day!

LucieRudolph's avatar

Maybe you should think of prioritization in your time management. To reveal the best time for work and for rest.

Bill1939's avatar

@NathanFairall your “personal problems” could be your inspiration. Write about them. While the topic may not have any financial value and may be of little interest to others, the effort has the potential to help you understand how they have arisen and possibly how they may be resolved. At the very least, the practice will improve your writing skills.

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