How To Effortlessly Get Into Flow, With Composer And Copywriter Doug Pew
Dec 25, 2023
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Guest Doug Pew, composer and copywriter, shares his method for getting into flow to overcome writer's block. They discuss tapping into the power of ideas, using immersion and resonant frequencies, stealing and reinventing ideas without judgment, and the importance of emotional pacing in copywriting.
Breaking the creative process into building blocks helps when feeling stuck, allowing copywriters to spark creativity and overcome writer's block.
Understanding emotional pacing is crucial in copywriting, as it keeps readers engaged and allows copywriters to tap into customers' emotions for a more impactful journey.
Deep dives
Getting in the Flow
Getting in the flow is crucial for copywriters and marketers. Overcoming writer's block or resistance is necessary to rely on the power of ideas in the creative process. Copywriting involves assembling copy rather than solely writing it. Breaking the creative process into building blocks helps when feeling stuck. By focusing on a specific building block and reassembling ideas, creativity can be sparked. The concept of stealing and reinventing phrases or melodies from other sources can produce fresh perspectives and creativity. Copywriters can also dive deeper into variations and combinations to create emotional pacing. Allowing oneself to freely create without judgment or fear of making mistakes is essential. The goal is to reach a flow state where magic happens, paving the way for productive and creative writing sessions.
Implementing a Method
The method described involves seven steps to overcome writer's block and achieve a flow state. Step 1 is to engage in deep flow study by immersing oneself in music or copy that resonates. Step 2 is to prime the pump by hand copying or studying influential copy. Step 3 encourages stealing and reinventing phrases or melodies to fuel creativity. Dive deeper in step 4 by expanding on the variations created in step 3. Step 5 emphasizes the importance of not judging oneself during the creative process. Step 6 acknowledges the achievement of the flow state, while step 7 encourages making the best use of the productive time achieved in the flow state.
Importance of Emotional Pacing
Understanding emotional pacing is crucial both in music and copywriting. Just as pacing is significant in film or theater to maintain audience interest, emotional pacing in copy keeps readers engaged. Copywriters should aim to tap into customers' emotions and take them on a journey without experiencing significant dips in pacing. Achieving a flow state enhances this process, allowing ideas to flow organically with minimal stagnation. While editing is essential to refine pacing and ensure clarity, the initial creative phase should embrace the freedom to explore and create without judgment.
Balancing Creativity with Deadlines
The creative process requires a balance between respecting deadlines and embracing creativity. A systematic approach that includes building blocks, stealing and reinventing, and diving deeper aids the creative flow. By allowing freedom in creativity and focusing on emotional pacing, copywriters can evoke the desired response from their audience. It is essential to acknowledge that true magic and productivity occur in the flow state. While editing is critical, copywriters should not hinder the free flow of ideas during the initial creative phase. Balancing the demand for perfection with the urgency of deadlines is crucial for successful copywriting.
What do you do when copy is coming in fits and starts… or, worse than that, you are staring at a blank page, which is staring back at you?
Our returning champion today, Dr. Doug Pew, has some answers for you. What he has to say is information and specific steps you’ve probably heard nowhere else before.
And Doug should know. He’s written music performed at Carnegie Hall and an opera that was featured at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. He’s also written a lot of other sophisticated music. And plenty of six- and seven-figure copy, too.
Doug has developed a can’t miss method for getting out of “stall” and into flow. I’m really grateful and amazed that he’s agreed to share it with us today.
You can contact Doug by email: doug@dougpewcopywriting.com
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