Finding Inspiration: The Journey of Writing and Self-Discovery
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Chapter 1: The Challenge of Finding Topics
For the past week, I've been hesitant to engage with Medium. The reason? I'm at a loss for topics to explore. Typically, I draw from my life experiences and the emotions they evoke. However, recently, my feelings have been rather flat. With nothing particularly thrilling or engaging occurring around me, I struggle to generate meaningful content due to a lack of inspiration.
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Section 1.1: Venturing into Research
One avenue I haven't explored on Medium is crafting a thoroughly researched piece on a specific subject. I've avoided this because it demands a significant investment of time for research. Additionally, how does one select a topic and refine it into a cohesive statement? I need more time to contemplate and develop my ideas, but I'm reluctant to sacrifice time from other pressing obligations. Writing a well-researched article will be a target for me to achieve by the end of 2023.
Subsection 1.1.1: Embracing Creative Writing
Why not try my hand at short storytelling? During my creative writing classes, writing short fiction was a highlight for me. The thrill of watching ideas merge seamlessly to create a complete narrative was exhilarating. I loved crafting characters and observing their growth alongside the plot. Unfortunately, I haven't penned a story since my classes ended. Once again, I attribute this to a combination of time constraints and a lack of motivation. Finding hours to devote to writing each day is currently unrealistic for me.
Section 1.2: The Power of Journaling
Chapter 2: The Lesson Learned
Next time I feel like I have nothing to write about, I’ll remind myself to follow my own advice and simply write. You never know what might emerge!
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