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.
It’s easiest (and let’s face it, more entertaining) to explain that process through a series of GIFs.
1. Researching and brainstorming the perfect idea:
2. Having my “aha” moment:
3. Waiting for an excited response back from the editor:
4. Maybe the editor is on vacation?:
5. Casually checking back in with my editor to see if they received my email:
6. Finding out my email was buried in their inbox, but they do want me to write the story:
7. Learning my deadline is in two weeks:
8. Realizing I have two whole weeks until deadline:
9. Trying to secure interviews before deadline:
10. Requesting high-resolution images to accompany the story:
11. The day before deadline:
12. Reading the finished story to my husband before submission:
13. Sending in the story:
14. Sharing the article on social media and waiting for a flood of “likes”:
15. Sharing my article with mom:
16. Back to the drawing board:
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