the creative process in blogging (and life)
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Practical tips on writing, the creative process, and blogging. Presented by Jillian Leslie of Catch My Party at Bloggy Boot Camp, in Denver on September 17, 2011.TRANSCRIPT
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The Creative Process in Blogging (and Life)
Jillian Tohber Lesliecatchmyparty.com
facebook.com/catchmypartytwitter.com/[email protected]
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Three seconds after I learned I was speaking at Bloggy
Bootcamp...
Happy & Excited
100%
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Five minutes later...
Happy & Excited Fear & Dread
95%
5%
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What happened?
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The “Voices”
• What if I’m lame?
• What if I don’t have anything to say?
• What if I come across as boring or stupid?
• What if they tweet bad stuff about my outfit?
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What do I do?
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Get my work done anyway...
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But how?
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Eight tools I use to help me get out of my
own way...
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Tool 1
15 Minute Timed Writings
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What is it?
• Write for 15 minutes every day without stopping
• Write anything you want, and fast
• The only way to fail is to stop writing before the time is up
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Tool 2
Small Goals
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What is it?
• Break tasks down into manageable chunks
• Set goals you can achieve and you will achieve
• It’s an exercise in under-promising
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Tool 3
Write Now, Edit Later
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What is it?
• Treat your creator and editor as two separate entities with two very different jobs
• Let the creator be free to make its mess, then let the editor do the clean up
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Tool 4
The Golden Circle
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What is it?
• Cultivate relationships with the people who support your creative work
• Set boundaries with the people who don’t
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Tool 5
Co-Create With Your Online Community
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What is it?
• Use your readers, fellow bloggers, and anyone in your online community for ideas, support, and feedback
• Realize you are not alone
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Tool 6
Replenish the Well
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What is it?
• Make time for yourself so you don’t overdraw on your creative bank account
• It doesn’t have to be anything big, but step away to recharge
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Tool 7
Become an Expert
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What is it?
• To find your voice, try being an “expert” beginner
• Go deeper, not broader
• Explore a topic from every angle imaginable
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Tool 8
Notice How the Universe is Conspiring
to Help You
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What is it?
• Pay attention to the synchronicities in your life
• Have faith that there are larger forces at work guiding you
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Yay, I finished my presentation!
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How I Feel Now...
100%
Great! *
* As long as no one tweets anything bad about my shoes or hair or dress or makeup...