Here is a method that I love using when the words just don't seem to flow. I use it mainly when I want to write copy for my web site; however, there are other uses. It will let your creative juices flow on how you can use it to support your life.

Sometimes I have so much going on in my mind and sometimes I have very little going on in it too (chuckle). When this occurs and I need to get my thoughts or ideas down on paper, even if the page is blank, or even if I have words are there but they have run out of steam, I call a friend.

Or sometimes I call my coach. Sometimes I place the call to a business associate. It all depends on the project or desired outcome.

I ask them to play a role. Here are a few of my favorite roles:

* Be a master listener (ML). All they do is listen to me as I work towards finding the right words, right points, or what I am missing. I ask them to make notations and comment at the end.

* Spinner. If I want them to be my spinner, I ask them to play with me and spin off ideas on the topic. This is similar to masterminding but with a new twists. A spinner is great when exploring a title for an article.

* Devil's Advocate. They provide opposite feedback. The DA acts just as a legal DA does. Usually all negative or what could or did go wrong -- why it will not work or how will some people perceive or react to it. This helps to see viewpoints you would not normally see or to find points you had not thought of to mention in your copy.

* Guardian Angel. All of us need praise. I am no different. The GA shares only what is good. Okay, this may be a stretch for you and you may not see how it really works, however, it does. Normally, the experience is hindsight based. This one works well when procrastination is playing in your ballpark.

I highly recommend recording the conversation so that both of you can be fully present in your roles. How to record the conversation depends on which role you use.

For the ML role -- the master listener. I record only my side of the conversation. I lay the recorder next to me and forget it is there. Afterwards, I transcribe the conversation almost for verbatim.

For the spinner role, I record both sides of the conversation. I have a recorder connected to my phone and computer system. Of course, have their permission.

For the DA and GA roles, I record both sides but I don't need to transcribe. I like taking listening to the tape or CD sitting in the park or a café. For each DA's point I freewrite for 10-15 minutes to flush out the important elements for the copywriting material or article that I am creating. Afterwards I reuse the tape or CD-RW, or erase it from my computer. For the guardian angel, I play the tape over again a few times to keep me motivated and then erase it when I am done.

This exercise works best for me when I am producing copywriting material, writing my radio scripts, or producing product descriptions for clients or myself. There are definitely more uses I am sure you will be able to branch off with this.

Once you begin using this, you will find these people wanting to reciprocate. It is highly contagious. As you will find out, because I have, that even when the door swings, the other dire.

About the Author:

Catherine Franz, is a syndicated columnist, author, radio talk show host on marketing, International speaker, and master business coach. http://www.abundancecenter.com http://www.LetsTalkMarketingShow.com

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