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, ...
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