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The first step is recognizing when a problem is actually a story. Writers often find their best ideas by paying attention to personal hurdles or "yikes" situations, such as: ("Yikes, now I have a job!").
Even if the spark is personal, a useful article needs broader evidence. Use tools like Google Scholar to find research that supports your personal experience. For instance, if you're writing about work-life balance, look for data on burnout to move from a personal "yikes" to a universal solution. 3. Structure with the "Uneven U"
("Yikes, I need 70 hours a week!").