Comments on: A Freelance Writer is Always Full of Ideas

By: Fatin Pauzi

Fatin Pauzi — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:58:34 +0000

Nice tips, Abi. I ever feel that kind of situation. I’m shy to rephrase what others said. But when I tried to do it with my own way, I got a lot of positive feedbacks. They like my writing. :)

By: Abi

Abi — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:56:14 +0000

One thing in this post is very important, “writer should not be shy of writing any thing about which some one else has talked. It is your test if you can rephrase the thing in a better and even more informative way”.

By: Rahman Mehraby

Rahman Mehraby — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:38:17 +0000

Paul,
I cannot give you a magic single sentence and make you feel relieved.

what I can say is that you don’t have to worry when you do some keyword research, build a keyword basket and target non-popular key phrases (which are really searched) and continue to more popular. Just make sure you have such a basket and write for the top 10 keywords first.

There could be lots of criticism to what I’ve just mentioned, but you should work from some point and build up your content from based on them.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:28:26 +0000

My problem is not deciding on what to write that is profitable. There are many subjects I would like to write on, but not all of them will make me money. Keyword are the key.

By: Lee, Blogger's Workshop

Lee, Blogger's Workshop — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:26:25 +0000

An excellent post. As a freelance writer, I certainly understand the consternation of staring at a blank page, wondering what to write. You’ve given some very valuable tips for keeping the creative process flowing when the muse is simply out on vacation.

By: Carolyn Cordon

Carolyn Cordon — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:01:57 +0000

If we are freelance writers, we have the entire world, and beyond, to write about. If you’re feeling blocked, think of it like this: You don’t run out of ideas, you just stop looking in the right place.
Take a look in a new spot, you might find something wonderful. It works for me!

By: Frank

Frank — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:33:57 +0000

What I liked the most about this post is you mentioned to feel free to write something even if someone else has already written about it because you will have unique insights to the topic than someone else might have. I thought this was some great advice when writing because there have been times where I am hesitant to write about something I have seen someone else already talk about in depth. Although, if I am passionate enough of about the subject I will write my own post regardless if someone else has done the same!

By: Simon Stapleton

Simon Stapleton — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:19:01 +0000

Hi Sean. Do you tend to know when an article is going to be fun before you begin writing it, or does the fun come in once you have begun? I’ve found both to happen. Like today I wrote a post on how freelancers should market themselves in a recession – an important subject for many of the guys I speak to, so I knew it would be fun as I am addressing their needs directly. Opinion-based articles are also fun, but the enjoyment can ebb if I begin to try to get too ‘balanced’ and avoid upsetting people. I have to remind myself that it’s my blog – so I should say what I feel! Nevertheless, the fun went.

By: Fatin Pauzi

Fatin Pauzi — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:45:43 +0000

Yes, freelancer writer is always full with ideas. They are full with knowledge and they even can comes out with thousands ideas from a word.

Sometimes, I also sort of lack of ideas to post in my blog. But, what I do is I find a topic that I interested to know more about it, find out what it is all about then I’ll make some reviews based on my opinion instead of copying straightly from the original content like what I saw from most of the unethical bloggers out there. :)

By: Rahman Mehraby

Rahman Mehraby — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:22:31 +0000

Interesting post that reminds us all of our own challenges!

Sometimes I pick up a topic and read some content on the web or from a book. Then, I think about my readers’ needs. I mold the recently read material and my own experience and knowledge into a new perspective …

This way, I usually come up with what I write for the next post.

By: Health Outlook

Health Outlook — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:13:33 +0000

I enjoyed reading this article and it was a big encouragement. I liked the part where you said, “Don’t worry about saying what someone else has said before. Your thoughts will mutate the message into something unique to you.” I agree because really, there is nothing new under the sun, but it is the writer’s point of view that makes it different.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:27:43 +0000

I know I’ve been there many times staring at a page and nothing happening…dwelling upon it only makes it worse…

thanks for the inspiration!

By: Tyrone

Tyrone — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:52:24 +0000

Well writing is an art and it can not be said that “only a Freelance writer is always full of ideas”, I am not agreeing with the title.

By: Carol Clifton

Carol Clifton — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:48:29 +0000

Inspiring Post! You have a delightful way of writing some genuinely useful information.
I am most excited about releasing my guilt connected with spending time hanging out in Twitter to avoid confronting my writers block. It’s OK and Yes! you are correct that if you listen carefully it can also promote creativity.
Thanks! Sean and look forward to more of you :)

By: R. J. Spinlde

R. J. Spinlde — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:11:47 +0000

I’m big on inspiration, and I can identify with “not having” any ideas. The truth is though, we never really don’t have ideas. You can trick yourself into thinking you don’t. By saying “no” to an idea, you’re telling yourself your ideas are bad.

Don’t be afraid to write about “bad ideas” – especially for a blog. Readers can be very forgiving of your odd posts when you have a good blog. Not only that, but a writer is usually his worst critic. Sometimes to a fault. Write about those ideas. If they don’t work out, move on to something else. TRY EVERYTHING. You never know when you’re going to hit something viral.

R. J. Spindle.

By: Make Money Online

Make Money Online — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:10:22 +0000

If your motivated and always excited about something or the other, you wont feel out of ideas and will always have something to say. For that you need motivation from your readers and some holidays :)

By: Su Prieta

Su Prieta — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:45:39 +0000

I can relate to everything you are saying here. Although I am new to blogging, I am not new to writing. So, I have some experience with staring at the blank page. If I’m stuck, I will get up, watch some TV, take a nap or what have you. Then start again. I’ve always managed to come out with something.

Thanks for mentioning that its ok to repeat ourselves or repeat what others have already stated. I struggle with doing this as I try to develop my own little unique angle on things. I get traffic to my site, but haven’t gotten alot of feedback, so sometimes I feel like I’m riding blind.

But, I am persistent and can always come to this site to find content on what I have questions about.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:08:21 +0000

I sometimes have blocks where I am just not in the mood to write so I take myself away from my office and go food shopping or something that lets me interact with strangers and I find that I soon have that spark back – people are really interesting and surprisingly inspiring.

By: Robert Bravery

Robert Bravery — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:55:46 +0000

Man, this post rings so true, and is very close to home. I have found often times that I stare at a blank screen. Not lacking for ideas to write about. For they are bouncing around in my brain. But the lack of creative words coming out. I am not the greatest writer. In fact I am Dyslexic do writing is even more difficult for me. But I do have a message to tell, and information to share.

I find the more I concentrate the harder it becomes. Your suggestions to take ones mind of the actual topic but still feed the mind with great content is a fantastic tip.
Only problem is I sure feel guilty when just reading other posts and twittereing or browsing forums. Can we consider this work, as part of our job?

By: HDTV Plasma Televisions

HDTV Plasma Televisions — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:42:15 +0000

i’ve seen Sean portofolio, and i think he is great writer, im gonna in touch with him soon

thx :)