Where have they all gone?

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The ideas, that is...

I feel like I've hit a brick wall and there are no ideas, no creativity to speak of today. I've got a marketer's version of writer's block - I've been sitting at my computer for a few hours now and nothing.

I just hope this passes quickly!
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    • Profile picture of the author Joe Mobley
      Aram,

      Let me suggest that if Paul is willing to help you, take him up on the offer.

      I'm just saying...

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  • Profile picture of the author AramAvedisian
    Sorry for the late reply - I got sidetracked with this whole Valentine's Day thing.

    Anyway, I was having trouble getting started on a new review blog for the amazon associates program....so I tried switching gears to find new ways of adding to my very tiny email list, and that didn't work....so I just sat around reading posts here in the off topic forum.
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    • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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      Originally Posted by AramAvedisian View Post

      Sorry for the late reply - I got sidetracked with this whole Valentine's Day thing.

      Anyway, I was having trouble getting started on a new review blog for the amazon associates program....so I tried switching gears to find new ways of adding to my very tiny email list, and that didn't work....so I just sat around reading posts here in the off topic forum.
      lol ... if it's business ideas you're looking to stir up, it won't happen in Off Topic.
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      • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
        Originally Posted by sbucciarel View Post

        lol ... if it's business ideas you're looking to stir up, it won't happen in Off Topic.
        Yeah, this isn't the place.

        I have similar problem when writing books. I can't think of how to start the book, so I work on a different section. I may get 90% done with the project before a smart (I hope) idea hits me.

        But when a puzzle is 90% complete...the rest of the pieces pretty much place themselves.


        Creativity needs to build momentum. Get to work on the job, and ideas start to flow on their own, because they have something to attach themselves to.

        That little tidbit only took me 30 years to realize. :rolleyes:
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  • Profile picture of the author laurencewins
    If you get stuck in a rut, break the routine. That often does the trick. Also answer Paul because if anybody can help, it's him.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    Originally Posted by AramAvedisian View Post

    I feel like I've hit a brick wall and there are no ideas, no creativity to speak of today. I've got a marketer's version of writer's block...
    I guess we're all different. Banging my head against the wall usually works for me. :rolleyes:
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    • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
      I guess we're all different. Banging my head against the wall usually works for me. :rolleyes:
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