16 GIFs that Illustrate the Article Writing Process

After writing more than 1,000 articles, I’ve realized that each one involves a similar creative process, beginning with idea brainstorming and continuing through to publication. 

It’s easiest (and let’s face it, more entertaining) to explain that process through a series of GIFs.

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1. Researching and brainstorming the perfect idea:
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2. ​Having my “aha” moment:

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​3. Waiting for an excited response back from the editor:

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4. Maybe the editor is on vacation?:
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​5. Casually checking back in with my editor to see if they received my email:

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6. Finding out my email was buried in their inbox, but they do want me to write the story:
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7. Learning my deadline is in two weeks:
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8. Realizing I have two whole weeks until deadline:

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9. Trying to secure interviews before deadline:
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10. Requesting high-resolution images to accompany the story:
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​ 11. The day before deadline:

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12. Reading the finished story to my husband before submission:
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​13. Sending in the story:

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14. Sharing the article on social media and waiting for a flood of “likes”:

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15. Sharing my article with mom:
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16. Back to the drawing board:
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