Finding the right motivation for writers can be hard, especially when every blank page feels like an accusation. Whether this is your first creative project or if you\u2019ve had years of practice, procrastination and writer\u2019s block will rear their ugly heads when you most need to be productive, while words of encouragement may grow scarce.<\/p>\n
You know the feeling. You’ll do anything to distract yourself from the gnawing discomfort of what you\u00a0should<\/em>\u00a0be doing. Suddenly, it seems like the perfect time to take a coffee break, make a shopping list, or clean out your linen closet, and maybe even master the art of how to fold a fitted sheet.<\/p>\n How can you hit your word count when the gears just aren\u2019t clicking? How can you finally write that great American novel, or at least create enough of an income stream to quit your obligatory day job? The good news is you can self-motivate, even when it feels like you\u2019ll never reach that next breakthrough \u2014 here’s how.<\/p>\n You’ve always loved writing, so why is it so hard to put the words on the page sometimes? Writer’s block often boils down to three key things:<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0You lack a clear objective.\u00a0<\/strong>“I want to start a blog,” isn’t going to cut the mustard. You need a general topic and a memorable domain name. You’ll also need to generate ideas for content, but this part is super easy. A\u00a0host of online tools exist<\/a>\u00a0to help you. If you’re writing a book, what chapter are you working on? Pro tip: outlining clarifies your objective for each day’s work.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0You’re distracted.<\/strong>\u00a0Even if you have the best ideas to work on and you’re ready to go, distractions are time thieves. When you can’t think of what to say next, and your phone is sitting next to you, why not check that Facebook notification? But the next thing you know, you’ve scrolled away 30 minutes of production time. Lock your phone in a drawer, shut your office door, turn off the television \u2014 whatever you need to do to eliminate those distractions!<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0The payoff takes time.<\/strong>\u00a0Writing is a work of the heart, but other than a personal feeling of satisfaction, you might not receive an immediate reward for hitting your word count. This hits you especially hard when you haven’t received a dime for your work yet. After all, you still need to eat and pay the rent, which means you might already be tired from your day job when you sit down to scribble. Though\u00a0the competition remains fierce<\/a>, you have to put the work in well before you see any payoff and turn your writing dreams into reality.<\/p>\n What can you do when the words won’t flow? Give these tips a try to supercharge your motivation and make meaningful progress toward your writing goals.<\/p>\n It’s possible to achieve your writing dreams. After all, if others have made it, you can too. When you\u2019re feeling less than motivated, make these tips a priority and stay persistent. If you push yourself towards your word count and your goals, you\u2019ll see your work come together, piece by piece, until one day, you\u2019ve done it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","categories":[23,24,25],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/refiction.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles\/1112"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/refiction.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/refiction.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/articles"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/refiction.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1114"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/refiction.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1112"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/refiction.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Why You Struggle to Write<\/h2>\n
Tips for Staying Motivated<\/h2>\n
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