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I know I talk about it all the time, but I have to say it again: One of the greatest difficulties for bloggers is coming up with new content. Of course, we want to be original and creative, but just getting to that point can be a struggle. So, I;m always keeping my eyes and ears open for new ways to generate exciting ideas. My newest concept? Writing Jam Sessions.
How does that work!?
 I’m a musician. I was raised to play music. Jam sessions, free improv, freestyle playing, whatever you call it, it’s a way of getting your creative juices flowing. No matter what instrument you play, getting together with other musicians is not only enjoyable, but of course, profitable. Could the same be true for writers?
Of course! Musicians get together in a relaxed atmosphere and just start playing. Perhaps one of them takes the lead for awhile, then another takes over. At first, it’s rocky; you just can’t find a groove. Then, almost spontaneously, everybody falls into sync. As a result, new music is created and everybody leaves with a renewed sense of creativity.Â
The same can work for writers.  Here’s an example: while driving in the car with my brother, a very unusual creature who definitely sees the world from a different angle, we started talking about writing. He said, “Such and such would make a great story.” I said, “It could be a children’s story.” He said, “The main character could…” We went back and forth for about one hour and by the end of the journey, we had a full-fledged story with many details, including artwork, fleshed out. We both ended the trip very excited about our creation.
Why not host an event?
 I know, you’re busy. But if you’re wrestling with writer’s block, this might be just the thing to get you out of it. And believe me, it is fun to get together and eat, talk and write as a group. And not everybody involved has to be a blogger or even a writer. Getting together with other creative thinkers is great no matter what their profession.Â
As the host, you should treat it like a party. This is not a serious occasion. A loose itinerary might be a good idea, but don’t stifle others with a rigid outline of events or rules.  You could ask others to bring along a topic or two, but if nobody brings any ideas that’s okay too. Start with a brainstorming session. For example, a person says a word then each person says the first thing that comes to their mind in quick succession. Eventually, you’ll fall into a groove and the ideas will start to flow through naturally conversation.Â
What do you think? Have you ever tried a similar idea? If you do host an event, let us know how it turned out.
Jael Strong writes for TheWriteBloggers, a professional blogging service which builds clientsâ authority status and net visibility. She has written both fiction and non-fiction pieces for print and online publications. She regularly blogs at Freelance Writing Mamas .
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