Comments on: 5 Creative Ways to Find Ideas for Articles for Magazine Writers

By: Freelance Dilemma: Brainstorming New Ideas « Steph Auteri

Freelance Dilemma: Brainstorming New Ideas « Steph Auteri — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 17:18:54 +0000

[...] advice. I’ve also previously mentioned these idea-generating posts from Freelance Switch, Quips and Tips, and WordCount. I, personally, find my ideas in life experience, new interests, and unanswered [...]

By: Freelancedom » Blog Archive » Freelance Dilemma: Brainstorming New Ideas

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By: 8 Ideas for Blog Posts or Online Articles on Valentine’s Day

8 Ideas for Blog Posts or Online Articles on Valentine’s Day — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:15:56 +0000

[...] Repurpose past blog posts. This is one of the best ways to find article ideas, because you’ve already done some of the legwork! And in many cases you can get more mileage out [...]

By: Freelancedom » Blog Archive » How To Pitch: The Basics

Freelancedom » Blog Archive » How To Pitch: The Basics — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:24:17 +0000

[...] and new ideas, so there’s no use in me repeating them. Here’s one. Here’s another one. And this one’s great, too. Where do I find my ideas? Life experience (when I can manage to [...]

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:16:56 +0000

Thanks for your comments -- I think that finding solid, creative, valuable article ideas can be the most difficult part of being a freelance writer! .-= Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen´s last blog post ..Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Causes, Symptoms, and Tips for Writers and Bloggers =-.

By: articlesshare

articlesshare — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:27:40 +0000

I am reading your post again and again…Really some nice tips and ways to get ideas…I must add that if you want to be a serious writer then you must seek for new and good ideas. I do really admire your works.

By: Kris

Kris — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:47:33 +0000

Oh, after a trans-Pacific move that has absorbed me for a couple of months, this is JUST what I needed to read. Time to stop aimlessly gazing around and get cracking! Thanks

By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:48:22 +0000

Okay, this time StumbleUpon DOES work…I tried it successfully…

Thanks for your comments, I love hearing from readers who are writers!
.-= Laurie PK´s last blog post ..Types of Evergreen Articles in Freelance Writing and Blogging =-.

By: ReadyMom

ReadyMom — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:53:21 +0000

All great suggestions–esp. reading alumni magazines (I need to do more of that). I would add that with pitching you often need to keep in mind timing. Right now I’m pitching Mar/Apr stories, which is often hard to think of when it’s snowing outside!

By: Stephanie - Wasabimon

Stephanie - Wasabimon — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:02:28 +0000

A great list! Especially #2 – hadn’t really thought of this. I’ve been so bad at coming up with new ideas since the economy faltered. Freelance malaise is a bummer. :/
.-= Stephanie – Wasabimon´s last blog post ..What Am I Thankful For? =-.