How to Feel More Motivated While Writing

How to Feel More Motivated About Writing

If you feel like your writing is getting dull, or you feel like you haven't been producing your best work, then this article is for you!

1. Set Small Goals

Try breaking up your writing into smaller chunks. If you are writing a fictional story, make a goal to write half a page a day. Word goals are VERY helpful.

2. BEEF IT UP!

When you see the finish line, pause, and go to the first page of your writing and BEEF your story up! Add a descriptive paragraph or two! Make your paragraphs convey your information eloquently! If you are writing a kindergarten textbook, it is ok to write, "Jan ran, Jan ran good." If you are writing a COLLEGE level textbook, you could say something like, "Jan ran as fast as she could, her feet patted the ground softly, each step sending a small tremor through her leg." (writing in Microsoft word is more helpful, in my opinion, than on paper with a pen or pencil)

3. Make your writing a habit!

If you are an inconsistent writer, like me, consider setting a routine for when you write. Writing at the same time EVERY day will turn writing at say, 4 pm a habit.

4. Take breaks!

Hey buddy, this article is NOT trying to make you feel like there is a drill sergeant yelling in your ear telling you to continually write until your fingers fall off! Pace yourself! Write for 15 minutes then break for 10! Give your fingers a break! You deserve it!

5. Please don't be Shakespear! For my sake...

We all know how much you LOVE your doorframes, but PLEASE don't use an entire PARAGRAPH describing a DOOR. Ok? We clear? Good.

6. Visualize it!

Nobody has EVER just plopped their rear in a chair and wrote a popular novel. J. K. Rowling, while planning the hit series Harry Potter, started at the END, and worked her way backwards! Now I am NOT saying you should write how Yoda talks, but visualizing the outcome of your story can go a VERY long way.

7. Mood Music

Listening to music can greatly impact your story, It sends positive emotions through your body, so you feel better when you write. Pair this tip with Tip #3, and you are on your way to success!

8. Final Tip.

For my final words of writing advice, I want to tell you the most true thing I can think of; you will have off days. Sometimes, you might have a day where you write and ENTIRE short story, and others you might write one sentance, its' ok!