New Trick to Keep Myself Engaged - Harness Your Brainstorm and Unpublished Posts!
Hi All!
So, many of you know I work full time - which leaves me drained at the end of the day. Some days I can write at work - other days, I'm helping solve problems around the social determinants of health in our community. How do I keep myself engaged?
Harness your "Unpublished Posts!"
Templates are there for a reason - and I've started using my Unpublished Posts as sticky notes for brainstorming while at work.
Then, when I do have time to write - I'm not searching for topics. I've already got my keywords and headings written. I just fill in the gaps!
Here is my workflow - maybe it will help keep you engaged and motivated!
When I don't have time to write:
- Find three keywords - check them on jaaxy
- Create an unpublished post in the site content manager using the provided template with 5 headings
- Fill in those headings for each keyword
- If you have more time - use that to find more keywords
- For every unpublished post, make sure you fill in the headings. It takes a little longer to think of the arc you want the article to take, but trust me - it makes a HUGE difference when you sit down to write!
When I have time to write:
- Look through your unpublished posts and pick one that grabs you
- Write it out, using your created arc/template, adjusting as necessary.
This shortcut keeps me invested in my time here at WA, and reminds me that I have work to do still. Some days I create new posts that aren't on my unpublished lists - but this is not only a great way to keep track of your ideas - it's dividing your time on any one piece in half!
(For me - thinking up the arc of the article takes way more time than it should. Your results may vary!)
I hope this helps someone! Leave me a comment below if you have other tips or tricks that you use to keep yourself engaged and writing!
Best,
Hilary
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Hi Hillary,
Your plan for busy people like yourself is brilliant. Can you imagine what you could do if you were doing this full time?
I believe this will work for people who do not have a job, like retired people. It’s about being creative in using ones time productive.
I wish you much success.
Cheers!
Edwin
I think about that sometimes - but I love my job and school, so this is just another part of my love/hate relationship with time and work, lol! People think being an immortal vampire would get boring - I say bring it on! I need more time in my day! I have too much stuff that I want to do!
By golly Hillary, you done read my mind! Exactly what I was thinking. I keep at least 6 posts in my templates, ready to strike terror into the WA community. Excellent tool. I love it.
Great post.
Joe
I'm sitting at a ridiculous amount right now - but it helps SO much when I finally have time to write - most of the research is done already! I'm glad this helps!
Great idea!! I have so many unpublished posts, even if it's just a topic idea, I still put it in there.
It totally keeps me organized - in an unorganized way. Otherwise, I lose so much time wondering what I should write about, and then having to research it then. I'm glad you use it too!
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Excellent advice Hilary thanks.
Have a great week,
Mickey
You too, Mickey, thanks!