Because sometimes we all need a little motivation to write. Or maybe that problem only plagues me.
Below are my top nine tips.
Give yourself incentives.
Big or small, an incentive usually excites you enough to sit down and write. Also remember to reward yourself often, especially after an accomplishment.
Read, read, read.
Reading great work by other authors should push you to produce something just as great—if not—better.
Start writing.
The act of writing can motivate you to write. Easy to say, hard to execute. Give it a go regardless. You have nothing to lose.
Accountability instills responsibility.
Holding yourself accountable or having someone else occasionally check in on you is a good strategy.
The inspirational people.
Surround yourself with mentors, friends, along with anyone who has a strong work ethic as well as a knack for getting things done. They don’t have to be writers.
The other people.
The doubters, critics, haters, and basically anyone who isn’t in love with you. After all proving people wrong is what writers do best.
Try music.
Need to set the mood? Listening to a specific song or a particular playlist can be the trick you need.
Establish a routine.
We are creatures of habit. If you make it a habit to write, you’ll be more inclined to do it every day.
Don’t forget to set goals.
These are simple math equations:
Goals = Motivation
No Goals = No Motivation
I’ve shared what works for me. Now what gets you motivated to write?
A huge thank you to Agent Hunter for the idea to blog about getting motivated to write. And if you’re searching for an agent, that site is your best friend. Literary agents represent authors, helping them to negotiate contracts with publishing houses, film producers, etc.
Sit by yourself in a quiet place with pad and pen and DON”T GET UP
till you’ve written something..
well, at least that works for me..
Big Hugs, Herminia
john
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I like that a lot. It can be hard finding a quiet place, but having written something is extremely rewarding. Thank you John for sharing what works for you. 🙂
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my pleasure..now go and WRITE..you go, girl!
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I really needed this—for the NaNoWriMo story and a school essay 🙂
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Glad to hear it was helpful! 🙂
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Good tips! Music doesn’t work for me so much when writing, I find most of the time it’s too distracting.
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Thank you. Yeah it doesn’t work for everyone. Perhaps you could listen to music before writing so you feel a certain emotion.
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Music always inspires me!!! I love to day dream as well. Dreams are also a great inspiration!
Great post 😄
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That’s great. Daydreaming and dreaming inspire me too.
Thank you.
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Oh your so welcome! 😁
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Wow, these are all great. I do a lot of those to get myself writing. I listen to music, read, set goals, do other things that inspire me, etc. Great list and post!
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Thanks. Yep I don’t know what I would do without music and books.
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They are the essential of life.
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All fabulous ideas! I need to use some of these. I get distracted far too easily.
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Aw thank you so much. Whatever gets you writing. 🙂
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Motivation is hard, very hard. If thererr is there’s a story inside of you, it will come out. It has to.
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Agreed. Some stories are meant to be told.
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Sure is 🙂
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