What's your creative process?

kara_susvilla
HubSpot Employee
HubSpot Employee

Having a process also allows you to think of ideas that may not be easily apparent. What's one thing you do to help come up with new ideas? How can you incorporate this into a repeatable framework (for yourself as well as those you collaborate with)?

 

*To learn more about this, check out the Generating Content Ideas lesson via HubSpot Academy. 

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RebirthCholsang
メンバー

I personally brain storm on the saubject matter.

Gathering raw materials, ideas and different concepts.

I also believe in divinity and this is why I so much cherish and esteem the "EUREKA" idea processing.

I ensure I record it down whenever the inspiration comes because I know I may never remember it again if not well managed.

anjalirani
メンバー

My creative process involves several steps:

Understanding the Prompt: I dissect the question or topic content so as to understand what is required.
Gathering Information: Thus, in my research I am provided with a large stock of information from which I then select facts, examples, and ideas, pertaining to a particular subject.
Generating Ideas: I generate and research ideas how to address the topic more innovatively.
Structuring the Response: I structure the information in some sort of a format so that the information flows well and is clear.
Refining the Output: I then edit the response to make it lively and informative besides encouraging more people to follow the trend.
Delivering the Final Product: Here you have the completed response!

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KHBrito
メンバー

In my case, I try to visualize what comes to my mind...I associate words with images...create mental scenarios, and then...I start getting lots of images in my head I could use to put together a new idea.

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KDub8
参加者

I read other contents so as to help me have an idea or different angle to what I'm looking for, while also gathering points to which I can use when remembering 

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Mawuena_Dossah
投稿者

I check out content by others to see other angles from which I can  derive ideas but most of the time, it's about thinking around and deeply to have  ideas pop into my mind

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EPullen3
参加者

my creative process is brainstorming with my partner and drawing. A lot. I also like to draw inspiration from etsy and interest to gain ideas and to see what people are actually buying. How can I create something similar without taking the originality of the Original creator

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Martial5215
投稿者

Hi everyone. I don't really have a standard creative process. However,  I do lean heavily on juxtapositioning ideological elements. But I don't know that I would consider that a process. That's why I'm here to learn.

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HHackett
メンバー

My creativity comes from examples of content, which sparks the beginning of an idea. When I'm thinking about the message I'm trying to portray while having the brand's image in mind, this is where the idea is formed. This helps me create an ideal and unique way to advertise any product or service that I would need to market.

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AndyCM
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My creative process involves brainstorming ideas, rearranging them, and letting them rest. I find that reading my work aloud helps me discover new angles without looking too hard. Even better is to have my content read back to me using a text-to-speech tool. Other inspiration comes from user's comments and memorable quotes. For example, say I'm brainstorming ideas for a series of articles for men over 50. In this case, a quote like, "A man is not old until his dreams become his regrets" might give me a long list of ideas to consider.

Wjood
メンバー

My creative ideas comes when I see photo or reading books that's when my creative pops into my head 

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SofijaR
メンバー

You'll maybe find this funny or strange, but my creative process starts with - thinking about creativity itself. Just like we've learned from HubSpot courses, the idea is usually just a different form of the already existing elements, so what I do is think hard about the ones  I'm interested in and try to find another dimension or link it to similar topics. 

I find it very useful because in this process I make myself a lot of questions. Eventually some of them always lead me to an answer which will be the foundation of the idea in the making. 

The important part for me in this activity is contact with nature. My brain needs to take a deep breath outiside in order to process the thoughts and make sense of them. With the visual gratification I get from nature, the whole creative process seems less complicated and more creative!


Let me know if you found yourself in here! Feel free to reply with your suggestions, it's always good to try new ways in this unique process. 

UmaBlessing
メンバー

My creative process comes from reading or consuming other's content and immediately I get endless ideas rushing through my mind 

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nlamas
メンバー

My creative process begins with exercise, which gives me vitality and helps reduce anxiety or stress throughout the day. After that, I like to walk in nature and feel grateful for the simple act of walking and enjoying life overall

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Allen678
メンバー

Boredom. The more bored I am the more creative my ideas get to keep the boredom from eating me alive. I could read the local newspapers I bought from the gas station in the town I'm currently located in. That way I'll be able to come up with a creative idea. I can incorporate a framework of getting the local newspaper every week and absorb the material.

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Hamza-Amribet
メンバー

A strong creative process starts with understanding the core purpose of my content. If the goal is to solve a problem, I break down the solution into actionable steps. Each step becomes a potential piece of content, and within those steps, I explore multiple angles, creating a fractal-like structure of interconnected content.

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WStokes
メンバー

My creative process comes from gathering and digesting material and then noticing any patterns between the two. I tend to be very observant of patterns, especially if there is a gap of information or exposure. For example, if I'm reading articles or listening to podcasts on a particular topic, and people mention a frustration they all share but nobody has really delve into that frustration in an article or podcast I immediately notice. That's where my eureka moment often comes from.

I can make this an actual process by making research the first step in a process then making pattern searching the next with very specific questions like, "What is everyone excited about?" What frustrations are they sharing?"

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LilyRJ
メンバー

Something I do to help me come up with new ideas is to delve into outlets that bring me inspiration. From creators I admire to books I love and podcasts I don't miss a beat of, I can almost always get myself out of a creative rut by simply surrounding myself with the things that bring me such inspiration to begin with, which I guess can be defined as 'unconscious processing' if I were to really break it down. Even websites like Pinterest can consume me with a wave of drive and, as this lesson has stated, it tends to come to you when you least expect it.

I can attempt to incorporate this into a repeatable framework but never losing sight of what makes me "me". By nature, I am a creative person to my core who has ALWAYS been drawn to anything that forced my hand to paper. So, naturally as I got older, I only continued to carry such qualities within me (never losing sight of that inner-child if you will lol). I believe that as long as I continue to find passion in such a field of life, it will always remain a consistent. And the second if/when I no longer admire it for all that it is? I can only hope that if the time were to ever come, it was only because i found something that brought me greater joy.

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Sally2
メンバー

Having creative thoughts can comes in many ways. One specific way though rush to me is when I'm having a conversation with someone. 

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Chenjinyang
メンバー

My creative process involves:

  1. Understanding the Prompt: Analyzing the question to grasp the context.
  2. Gathering Information: Drawing from a vast knowledge base.
  3. Generating Ideas: Brainstorming different angles and concepts.
  4. Structuring the Response: Organizing ideas for clarity and flow.
  5. Refining the Content: Ensuring clarity and engagement.
  6. Final Review: Checking for accuracy before presenting the answer.
Tna570
メンバー

I consume a lot of content and I am inspired by others; however, in a lot of instances I have a euraka moment. I think I could benefit from a more systematic process. 

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SMahrib
メンバー

I start my creation with my own creative thoughts

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