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Material ability is an important ability in the writing process. If an article is compared to an "ice pier", the material is all kinds of materials needed to make an "ice pier".

through which channels are these materials purchased? In other words, what are the search channels for writing materials?

simply speaking, search channels are divided into internal channels and external channels.

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Internal channels mainly refer to our personal experiences.

calm down, sort yourself out and think about what you feel and think about what you have encountered. Why? How? Write it down with a pen.

the process of sorting out is actually a process of re-understanding yourself.

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External channels mainly include the following nine aspects:

(1) Magazine

According to disciplines, magazines can be divided into three categories: social science journals, scientific journals and popular journals.

Social science periodicals can be divided into news, literature, theory, commentary, etc.

Sci-tech periodicals can be divided into science, engineering, biochemistry, etc.

Popular periodicals can be divided into knowledge, entertainment and popular science.

Choose according to your own focus, such as Readers, Ruili, Family, etc.

(2) On-site

The best way to get first-hand information is to go to the site. As the name implies, the so-called scene is where the story takes place. The scene is a representation of the real scene.

In combination with the purpose of this trip, use the five senses method, that is, make full use of hearing, sight, taste, touch and smell to observe the scene carefully, dig out details and make records.

(3) The best way for others

to get materials from others is to ask questions. How to ask questions, I suggest you adopt the "5W3H" method:

when (when: time limit, period, schedule, time);

where (place, destination);

who (who: responsible and involved);

what (what: purpose, goal);

why (why: reason, basis);

how (how: methods, means);

how many (what is the quantity);

how much.

Of course, you also need some skills when asking questions to others, such as soft tone, keeping pace with the speed and intonation of the person you are communicating with, etc.

(4) Books

The information provided in books is more accurate and reliable. After all, with the author's name and the operation of the publishing house, they have to bear the responsibility.

to get to the point, you must have a sense of choice when choosing relevant books according to the writing theme. After all, everyone's time is so precious. Before deciding which books to read, learn about the author, douban score and so on.

When reading, it is recommended to adopt the theme reading method, and read 3~5 books related to the same theme in a period of time.

The specific reading method can be compared with one's usual habits, such as the first reading, the coarseness, and locking the parts that need intensive reading; The second time, focus on the parts that are useful to you, and then draw the key points; The third time, draw out the key points, take notes, write the feelings after reading, etc.

in this part, reading method is the key.

(5) Wechat system

WeChat official account should be the content platform with the most high-quality articles, and WeChat official account is allowed to push them once a day. Search for articles on related topics, and there will be many. Different authors of the same theme observe from different perspectives and form their own unique writing materials through their own thinking and connection.

You can also search related content from your circle of friends, for example, friends' talk, shared articles, etc.

(6) Weibo system

This is the place where golden sentences are born, such as "I didn't mean to be different, so how can I have outstanding taste!" .

In addition, Weibo is the first choice to search for information about hot events and public figures.

In my opinion, the most important thing is Weibo's comments, which is an important way for writers to observe the hearts of the public. If they understand the needs of the public, the direction of writing will be clear.

(7) Baidu system

Through Baidu search engine, enter keywords (keyword input skills will be introduced later in the article) and find relevant content. I believe everyone is very familiar with it and will not repeat it.

(8) Zhihu system

The content quality of Zhihu is relatively high, and many professionals express their opinions and interpret each topic from different angles. There is an "essence" option under each topic, and the posts on this topic are sorted from high to low according to the number of praises, and the search efficiency is also relatively high.

(9) The vertical website

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wrote at the end

and quoted a sentence from Scalers in his book "Deliberate Practice": "If you don't do something, my words are meaningless to you".

from now on, go and accumulate your own material library! You will find that your thoughts are like flowing water in the mountains.