When you get stuck for ideas, and the words won't flow, invariably it's because one, more or all of your senses aren't being stimulated.
Staring at a blank screen or sheet of paper really doesn't help. The best way to stimulate all your senses in one hit is to provide an inspirational space you can work with.
Lots of Feng Shui arrangements appear in western homes these days, and they're great, but outside those four walls of your writing space, there is another world bursting with enlightenment and inspiration.
Of course you may have to work at it a little, but hey, we all need some exercise sometimes!
Whether you have a balcony or a backyard, you can very simply build a natural living world to plunge into whenever you choose. If you have neither, consider renting a small patch of land or sharing a garden with someone.
Gardening conjures up all sorts of hard work images; tools, backache, blisters etc;. but it's only as hard as you make it. Start small and design your garden on paper first. Decide where you want herbs, flowers - and even vegetables, if you have the space and inclination!
A tiny balcony or back yard can be bordered with herbs and flowers. If you're staring at several square metres of concrete, don't despair. Plant your sensory stimulators in pots. Paint the pots different colours if you like.
Choose strong smelling, long lasting flowers, such as wallflowers ( Cheiranthus ). They will grow in some shade and do well against walls, fences and hedgerows. Climbing roses will only need a few hooks screwed into the fence, and they will happily cover your fence in blooms. Both these flowers are colourful, smell beautiful and are velvet to the touch.
Many herbs will grow in pots. Grow chives for something to nibble as you wander round the garden. Mint varieties are many , from spearmint through to the newer varieties such as pineapple or melon mint . Try them! They really do smell of pineapple and melon.
Some herbs are perennial and, once established, will need very little care. But remember to pick them to encourage growth.
The acoustics in your outside space will change dramatically when you have flowers growing. Those bees and bugs won't be able to resist.
Rub the leaves of your mint plants or other herbs and fill the air with the scent.
Now relax in a chair, listen to the humming of the insects and nibble on your chives. Within ten minutes you'll either be dozing and gaining some well needed rest, or you'll be running back to your keyboard with more words in your head than ever before!
About The Author
Linda Gray is a freelance writer and, with her partner, has spent ten years renovating an acre of neglected woodland. Drop in at http://www.flower-and-garden-tips.com for pots of gardening inspiration!
Ashley limo service .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareAs many authors are fond of stating, "Ideas are all... Read More
SO YOU WANT TO BE A WRITER?Many people have entertained... Read More
Riding on the fumes of potential, you take pen to... Read More
How to Come Up with Fresh Story Ideas When Your... Read More
A well-punctuated approach letter may make the difference between acceptance... Read More
1. Turning your idea into a bookWith non-fiction books the... Read More
First impressions count in writing too! So it is always... Read More
One morning, you open your inbox and find several e-mails... Read More
Do you consider yourself a storyteller? Do you consider yourself... Read More
Having problems writing? I don't know why. San Francisco Chronicle... Read More
When we think of writing it triggers many thoughts and... Read More
In order to be successful with a newsletter, specialize in... Read More
If you are a serious writer who wants to publish... Read More
ADAPTATION 101Brimming with confidence, you've just signed the check purchasing... Read More
Since the headline is the first contact your readers have... Read More
One of the biggest problems that inexperienced writers have is... Read More
Writing is hard work, and like all hard work, one... Read More
When you write for international audiences, mainly directly in English,... Read More
For many authors just starting out, it can be a... Read More
Creating incredible characters can be easy if you know of... Read More
Creative Writing Tips ?We all tackle plotting differently. How you... Read More
You can create a great headline, a dynamic first sentence,... Read More
At first, I noticed that I could have written many... Read More
Welcome to the zany ideas of a productive writer. My... Read More
This article contains a short guide on how to edit... Read More
car service from Midway Arena ..Typically when falling asleep in bed at night great thoughts... Read More
Creative Writing Tips ?Writing is a creative process and how... Read More
"Do I send samples, a media kit, or just the... Read More
Op-ed articles, also known as opinion/editorial articles, are a great... Read More
These 8 tips on using characters in your stories will... Read More
Calling all publishers, editors, journalists and freelance writers. It's time... Read More
Tips for your writing journeySo, you'd like to be a... Read More
Creative Writing Tips ?It's no use coming up with a... Read More
"The Magic of Layout..."???Okay... "magic" might seem a bit over... Read More
It is satisfying to be a part of such a... Read More
You might not need any memoir writing help, per se,... Read More
Punctuation, when used creatively, is powerful. Note, however, that when... Read More
Next time you're tempted to use italics for emphasis... STOP!"Why?"... Read More
When I first started tracking the information preferences of people... Read More
Once you've plotted out your book, developed the characters and... Read More
1. Remember publication is a business; writing is an art.... Read More
Creative Writing Tips ?Your theme has to be something you... Read More
The only way to become a writer is to write.... Read More
If you want happy customers to use your service or... Read More
Day after day, writers tend to sit for hours writing... Read More
On the first day of a bright and shiny new... Read More
Dave, I just got a contract for a book... Read More
The creativity of Jaisini is not designed to be preaching... Read More
Golden Rules For New Writers - Things you need to... Read More
11 Secrets from an Experienced InterviewerOne of the unwritten rules... Read More
Writing |