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…
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Monday Motivation-Writing in an Experiment
I saw this quotation and thought it could equally apply to writing. Don’t be afraid to write whatever comes into your head or even your heart. Even if it doesn’t make it into a story or become a story, it’s important to you for a reason. It could be a cue to step outside of…
Monday Motivation-Try Something Different
Sometimes the same old, same old, is a good thing. I always feel having a writing routine is great but sometimes you need a change of pace. Need an extra boost of motivation this week? Try taking a different approach to doing something familiar. If you always write at the coffee shop, try the…
Monday Motivation-Pick Yourself Up
I often have weeks where either the muse isn’t available or I think my writing stinks. It’s part of the process and what being a writer is all about. Best thing is it passes just as quickly as it arrives. Don’t worry If last week wasn’t a good writing week for you. Each week is…