How to Motivate Yourself to Write

Let’s see… Your deadline for that essay is tomorrow but you still can’t get a word out of you. You’re suffering from a writing deficiency beginner writers have. Some people think writing is easy and trivial. But that’s cheap talk. An articulate person can have all year to write a bestseller and still end up with a blank page.

If you want to be a writer, you have to work for it. Reading is always a good way to get inspired.

But for now, consider these pointers:

Eliminate distractions. Sometimes, it’s not really an issue of motivation but more of a distraction issue. If you feel stymied by all of the things going on around you, then go find a good spot. If you’re the word processor type of writer, then why not use a distraction free word processor like DarkRoom.

Write what you know. It’s hard enough to put into words your thoughts without having to come up with a compelling piece that’s totally alien to you.

Choose your mentor. Be careful who you look up to. Often times, novice writers tend to mimic their favorite author’s style until they finally get their own voice. Accomplished writers come in different forms. You might want to look up to an inspiring novelist rather than some snub best-selling author who writes only to sell.

Be open to criticism. Everyone who’s ever been famous has, one way or another, experienced being rejected. Talent doesn’t mean you have a clear shot at success. It takes more than the gift to really get to the top. It takes will, balls, and immunity to your critics. After all, bad publicity is still publicity, right? Don’t think that criticism should stop you from writing. In fact, be proactive.

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