It’s been a long time since I’ve known what the fear of writing a story is all about. As a newbie artist, that emotion came rushing back to me. You sit frozen, wondering if you can do it, thinking how stupid you’ll feel if anyone sees your work. Heartbroken if things don’t turn out…
Tag: getting motivated to write
Monday Motivation-Better Tomorrow
I think this quote could be all about first drafts. Just write, don’t worry about your story being perfect on the first round of writing. Enjoy the process and tell yourself you’re going to be a better writer tomorrow than you were today.
Monday Motivation-Don’t Judge a Book By Its (rough) Chapters
I saw this quote while I know it’s not about books, I thought it was a perfect fit for Monday Motivation. We’re often our own worse critics. We hit bumps in the road of writing, think the story isn’t going to work, and give up. So the message of the week is don’t judge your story…
Monday Motivation-Start Anywhere, Anytime
Are you wondering where to start your story? I know lots of students tell me they have a story brewing but at a loss as to where to begin. Don’t let that stop you from writing, begin anywhere…any point in your plot. It could be that will actually be your opening scene. It’s happened to…
Monday Motivation-Stop Talking and Just Do It!
I was searching for a quote for this post and found this one by the late Jackie Collins which I think says it all… “If you want to be a writer-stop talking about it and sit down and write!” ― Jackie Collins
Monday Motivation-Only If You Clean Your Plate
Remember when you were a child and your parents told you (maybe bribed you), eat all your food and you’ll get some dessert? Childhood might be a distant memory for most of us but you can use this same principle to motivate yourself into writing. I’ve done it a lot during NaNoWriMo. I tell…