Tag: generating ideas
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My Inspiration File
I am constantly on the lookout for new column topic ideas. I have a special folder dedicated to newspaper clippings, ideas, notes and observations I’ve jotted down that could inspire or trigger a column topic.  Periodically I get stuck on what to write about and peruse through my inspiration file. It contains mostly articles…
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Generating Column Topics
When I sit down to start drafting my column, I don’t always have a topic figured out. I typically free write to generate ideas but sometimes I get stuck. When that happens I’ll brainstorm instead. I have different formats to do this. Having a variety of different breakthrough techniques to pick from shakes up my…