Try This Creative Process When Writing Or Composing

6 Steps To Take When Writing an Article Or Writing a Song

Grant Von Pein
Small Steps

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Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash

Hi guys. So, I had a somewhat weird revelation last night as lay in bed thinking about everything and nothing. Now, this may be somewhat of a “duh” thing for some of you, but, I have a tendency to get excited about realizing things that may or may not be considered obvious to others.

Case in point, I am a musician. I write and record my own original material. I write poetry. I write articles. I write essays in school. I write, write, write. I have been writing things for as long as I can remember.

OK, so check it out. It dawned on me last night that the techniques I use for writing are the same or similar across the board (so to speak) and can be applied to just about any type of writing that one may do.

Whether I’m writing an informative article, a persuasive speech, a poem, an essay, short story (fiction or non), or even music, there is a certain format or guideline that I use. I’m sure the same holds true for all of us. This would be the afore mentioned “duh” thing I was talking about.

We are all different and have our own styles and such. This, of course, is what makes us all unique. I just thought by sharing my overall process, it may help someone gain…

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Grant Von Pein
Small Steps

Born in Portland Oregon in 1970. Love the rain. I like taking pictures, playing guitar, and writing. I write all kinds of stuff, including music and poetry.