No matter what type of writing I am engaged in, the imagination plays an important role. Imagination is what allows me to think and write outside the box; to think critically, and to question and explore all the possibilities! It’s an important aspect of writing because it allows a writer to create new worlds, characters, and situations that can captivate readers and transport them to a different place. It allows writers to explore different perspectives and emotions, and to create written content and stories that are unique and original. Imagination helps me come up with new and interesting ideas for any type of content, from blog posts to product descriptions to health research. Without the God-given gift of imagination, writing can become stale and uninteresting.
Here is an example of a Factual post (Before and After) about the color blue; the first without use of the imagination, the 2nd with loads of it!
1) The Facts: The Color Blue
Blue is a primary color and one of the three primary colors of light, along with red and green. In the visible spectrum, blue has the shortest wavelength and the highest energy. Science has shown that some shades of blue can have a soothing effect on people. In fact some studies suggest that the color blue can help to lower heart rate and blood pressure, which can contribute to relaxation.
Although blue is often associated with sadness or melancholy in literature and film, the color is connected to a great deal of symbolism and variety of meanings, and can evoke different emotions depending on the context in which it is used. Blue is an extremely popular color in many different cultures and is sometimes used to denote loyalty and power. Because so many people think of blue as their favorite color it is often used successfully in logos, branding, and advertising.
2) The Facts: Blue Is More Than Just a Color
Do you have a favorite color? This is one of the most common questions that people ask one another from childhood upward. Did you know that your favorite color may influence your life in ways you are unaware of? Color is said to influence our health, our moods, our culinary choices and in some cases, even who we are attracted to. One survey conducted in 10 different countries showed that one color stood out among the crowd as the most popular across the board…..you guessed it, the color Blue.
Many people love the color blue for it’s soothing qualities and ability to calm the mind. The color often has similar effects on us as the wide open sky on a summer day or an ocean view on a sun-drenched morning. Blue can evoke feelings of peace and harmony and it is said in some historical writings that this beautiful color is synonymous with qualities such as trust, loyalty, wisdom, and power.
Science tells us that colors can have an impact on our health as well as our attitude. Some studies have shown that the color blue can help to lower heart rate and blood pressure, which can contribute to relaxation. In art and design, blue is often used to create a sense of depth and distance and in interior design it us used to create a sense of calm and tranquility. Blue is believed by many to be conducive to better communication and self-expression, which may be why many people are drawn to this color.
Because blue is a popular color in so many cultures, it is a powerful tool and is often used in logos, branding, and advertising to successfully influence buyers toward certain products or ideas. The color blue means different things to different people and can evoke a wide range of emotions, which is why so many people find it to be a mysteriously healing and uplifting color.