Posts Tagged ‘concentration’

Today we’re going to talk about a subject that has been brought up by Darren Rowse and other bloggers alike.

It’s the subject of focusing while writing for your blog.

We’re going to cover two aspects of this. How and Why.

How do I focus?

Focusing on your writing is not too hard to do, you just need to place yourself in the right situation.

Here’s a list of Do’s and Don’ts when writing a blog post, that either help you to focus, (The Do’s) or distract you and eventually cause you to lose focus and determination in your writing. (The Don’ts)

The Do’s when trying to focusing on your writing

1. Keep your desk uncluttered
2. Don’t keep books or any other reading material (other than any required research material for your post) on your desk.
3. Don’t write posts in a slumped state. (IE: In bed, on the couch, etc.)
4. Disconnect your internet while writing up the post, as this keeps you from site surfing.
5. Use the full screen mode in Wordpress 2.5 to remove any other text or buttons that are on the screen that are unnecessary.
6. Write in a well lit area of natural light, not lamps.

The Don’ts when trying to focus on your writing

1. Don’t have the television on, no matter the volume level.
2. Keep the radio off, or on a classical music station. (it’s been said that orchestrated music helps you concentrate)
3. Don’t have any games open. (IE: Minesweeper, Tetris, etc.)
4. Don’t write in a public place with lots of noise and commotion.
5. Don’t talk to friends or family members on AIM, MSN, or yahoo messengers, as this will completely distract you and cause you to lose your train of though.

Now we’ll discuss why you should focus.

Why Should I Focus?

There are many reasons why you should want to focus in your writing. Let’s go over a few of these reasons.

One reason is because it shows in your writing. If you were distracted when writing your article, it is more likely that it will show in your writing by means of bad grammar. You need to take the time to write well so that you convey your highest quality writing!

Another reason is because if your writing seems to go off-topic, or you love tangents, than your readers will get bored with your blog, and they will leave.

You don’t want any bad articles so slip out and ruin your reputation as a professional blogger or good writer.

I hope you guys use these tips, and if you do, I can guarantee that your readers will see the difference and be more and more intrigued with your blog or articles!