Writing Resources - Create An Idea Farm

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Many of us get "stuck" occassionally when trying to find something to write about. Writer's block can happen even to the best of writers.

Other times, the ideas are so plentiful, we don't know what to do with them. We can't possibly write about them all during the times o' plenty.

So what to do?

At a recent writer's conference I attended, one of the speakers shared his method of keeping an Idea Farm. Basically, when the floodgates were open and ideas pouring out, he jotted them down whenever and wherever he was - might be on a napkin, business card, or any handy scrap of paper. Others may use notebooks or computer files. Either way, write down EVERY idea as it comes to you, and then keep them somewhere you can come back to when your well is dry. This speaker had a file folder box he kept them in.

It's a great idea, and a great resource for those times when your creative brain feels empty.

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Tottie's picture

Sounds good

I like the idea of a "farm" of ideas.

I liked that too..

...like they keep growing when you put them in there or something. :)

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idea farming

I used to carry a notebook with me everywhere. I'd write in a lot, waiting for the bus and whatnot. Anytime I had an idea I would write it down and maybe some about it. Now that I have kids, though, sometimes I just can't write things down! I wish I had a computer in my head.

I'm not joking.

I know what you mean...

...except if the computer was in my head, I'd probably forget how to use it!

I have kids - 5 of them - and I can't believe how HORRIBLE my memory is these days. I used to be smart once.

That's why I have notebooks everywhere - because nothing stays in my brain for long.

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gom jabbar's picture

Idea farm

I do something similar to this, although I never considered it an "idea farm." I carry one of those small spiral notebooks in my purse, that way I always have it with me when I need to write down an idea.

Thanks for sharing what you've learned.

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Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night. - Edgar Allan Poe

me too

I have one of those little notebooks in my purse too.

And one in my car, and one by my nightstand, and one in the kitchen....

:)

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