REPOST: Getting Out of a Writing Rut (#marchlitwrit 2019 - Day 8)
Last Friday's theme for #marchlitwrit19 was:
This topic reminded me of this post from last summer, which I'd like to re-share with everyone, especially those who are new to the Writing Desk Blog!
The other day, I sent a question out into the Instasphere: What do you (as an author) do to get yourself out of a writing funk? (Or, if you prefer, out of a writing rut? I'm using the word "funk" as more of a lack of motivation in this case.)
It's been difficult lately for me to focus on any of my projects. You might have noticed that we didn't have a blog post last week, which I do apologize for! Also, my planned blog interviews for June and July were both pushed back, which couldn't be helped but my schedule has been a bit off ever since.
I was so grateful to those of you who chimed in on Instagram! Here are some of the awesome responses I received from my fellow writers, as well as a few suggestions I've gathered from other resources:
This topic reminded me of this post from last summer, which I'd like to re-share with everyone, especially those who are new to the Writing Desk Blog!
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Originally posted: 24 July 2018 The other day, I sent a question out into the Instasphere: What do you (as an author) do to get yourself out of a writing funk? (Or, if you prefer, out of a writing rut? I'm using the word "funk" as more of a lack of motivation in this case.)
It's been difficult lately for me to focus on any of my projects. You might have noticed that we didn't have a blog post last week, which I do apologize for! Also, my planned blog interviews for June and July were both pushed back, which couldn't be helped but my schedule has been a bit off ever since.
I was so grateful to those of you who chimed in on Instagram! Here are some of the awesome responses I received from my fellow writers, as well as a few suggestions I've gathered from other resources:
- "Switching back to pen and paper often works for me as well. A notebook I love, and multicoloured pens are just the ticket." (From @vpgrey)
- "Go for a walk or run in the park or on the beach or drawing/ sketching things from my book meanwhile I listen some music that inspire me." (From @sonya_falcon)
- The always awesome Jenna Moreci offers her Top 5 Tips for Staying Motivated While Writing Your Book. ("But, Jenna!" - Fans of her YouTube channel will understand!)
- WritersEdit.com published an article that discusses how to recognize if you're in a writing rut, and offers their own tips for how to break the cycle.
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