So, there you are. You’re sitting at your desk, trying to write a little something.
Maybe a blog post. Or a bit of copy about something new and cool you’re offering. Or maybe an article for your email newsletter.
And you make a good start. The words are starting to flow onto the page. And then… not so much.
You write a few words, then you cross them out. You start in again, but bleah!
It’s just not happening.
You’re just not feeling it. And you’re stating to get a little frustrated because whatever you write is flabby and superficial… maybe even (dare I say it) boring.
Well, before you throw in the towel and start losing your focus by visiting Facebook or checking your email (again), let me help you out with one of my favorite writing prompts. This baby has been a lifesaver for me, and now I’m passing it along to you.
When the writing process is dragging you down, or the words aren’t flowing like you want them to, or you feel you’re just not getting to the beating heart of the matter, use this prompt… and see what comes.
Write down…
“What I really mean to say is….”
And then let yourself write whatever wants to follow. See what bubbles up.
And if you write a few words and phrases and then get stuck again, use the prompt again.
“What I really mean to say is…” or “What I really want to say is…”
And just write whatever comes up and out of you.
This nifty little prompt, when used consistently, will dig you down into the place where your real message lies.
It will throw you into the flow of what really wants to be said. And the words that follow and flow onto your previously blank page may surprise you.
This prompt was given to me many moons ago in a writing group, when I was back in Sebastopol, California. It has served me well. And now, I hope it will serve you equally well.
So, use it. Don’t lose it. And pass it on to someone else.
Push one of the magic buttons below this post to share it with your friends and followers on social media. You could seriously kick up someone’s inspiration and energy.
But what I really mean to say is… you are friggin’ amazing. Right now, just as you are.
And there’s nothing you need to do or become or achieve in order for that to be so. It’s just so.