05 Nov 09 Finding Ideas To Write About
One of the huge problems being a writer, is finding your ideas. You have to be able to create an influx of ideas, even when you feel stuck. Part of having the longevity to have a writing career is knowing how to work past the tough days. As a writer, not having an idea of what to write about just isn’t an option, so here are a few tips to make sure you always have fresh ones aplenty.
Something that people are usually able to write about at any time, is an issue that bothers them. Whether a story in the news, or in your personal life, write about something you dislike. This can be a useful exercise, as it’s easy to let yourself rant. Once the words start flowing about something, they’ll start flowing about everything.
If you have a personal blog, which all writers should have, try writing about something different. If you mostly focus on your current daily life, try writing about your past. Think about the way things were before you are now. Confront some hardships, or an aspect of your life that you miss. Anything that moves you, to get those creative parts of your brain moving and working.
Try to challenge yourself. Write outside of your comfort zone. Anything that forces you to think outside of your normal box. That’s a useful activity to help you constantly see scenarios in different ways, so that you’ll always have new ideas.
The more you can force yourself to write about different things, the more you’ll be able to write. Part of writing is letting yourself write content that you aren’t confident about. You don’t always have to submit that work for someone else’s approval, but progress is progress. At least getting something out will make you feel better, and less stressed for the next time.
Tags: Brain, Comfort Zone, Creative, Different Things, Different Ways, Exercise, Hardships, Influx, Longevity, Personal Blog, Personal Life, Scenarios, Tough Days
21 Sep 09 Give Better Presentations
If you’re working in the corporate world, at almost any job, you’ll find that at times you have to give presentations. If those presentations have to be given during a meeting, in front of an audience, you’ll find you’re judged on a lot more than just what you have to say. Writing a good presentation isn’t even half the battle of being a good presenter. Your words aren’t as important as how you use them, and that’s all part of becoming a good presenter.
The first place you should start, is knowing what you’re talking about. Having a well written presentation is all well and good, but you need to really know your stuff. No presentation is complete without a Q&A period at the end. If you don’t really know what you’re talking about, you won’t be able to answer those questions. That would make you look really bad, so know your stuff!
Understand your audience, because you’ll have to tailor your presentation to them. Are you trying to sell an idea or a product? Are you trying to make a name for yourself and what you’ve accomplished? Or is your presentation purely to educate somebody about a certain work related topic? All questions you should ask yourself when preparing, as the answers should change how you decide to do your presentation. The way an idea is presented when you’re trying to sell it, is much, much different than how you would teach.
Now plan your presentation. Make a detailed outline of the topics you want to touch upon, and decide the best order possible for you to bring them across. Consider your audience, and the goal of your presentation, and choose the best arrangement to serve those needs. Try to influx your ability into this part, so that you can ensure your presentation will flow, and will gain the attention you want.
Finally, in the actual delivery of your presentation, make sure your body language is on point. You want to appear positive, and in a good mood at all times. Even if things aren’t going your way, stay insightful and courteous. Dress to impress, so stay professional, and keep your body language positive. That means good posture, and healthy gestures with your hands while speaking. Practice your speech so that you aren’t nervous during delivery, and so that you don’t fumble across any words. With the practice and knowledge on hand, you’re on the right path to making your presentation successful.
Tags: Amp, Audience, Body Language, Good Mood, Good Presenter, Half The Battle, Influx, Job, Presentations
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