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Don’t underestimate your primary content generator
Writers are in a fortunate position; our lives and the lens we experience it through is one of our primary content generators.
If you’re an avid reader, learner, and observer, you can use the content your exposed to and regurgitate it to your readers.
The best way to learn a new idea or concept is by teaching it to someone else.
I challenge myself to actively listen and pay more attention when reading books silently because everything I’m learning is game for new content.
Whenever I watch a show or movie or take a trip, I put on my observer lens.
Whenever I have the opportunity to observe a lesson someone learned that I have never experienced myself, I feel obliged to share it so that others can learn and hopefully not make the same mistake as them.
I’m not only enjoying the show, movie, or trip; I’m mentally taking notes and looking for lessons or thoughts I can share in my writing. You can never run out of content this way.
If your well has dried up, it’s time to take advantage of your everyday life.
This content is for informational purposes only — not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making any major decisions.