tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post3776957737352962017..comments2024-03-08T09:28:10.145-05:00Comments on The Faux Fountain Pen: Where's My Motivation?Sarah Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09481750127533816819noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-52595914245366962172021-02-05T08:43:50.045-05:002021-02-05T08:43:50.045-05:00I do hope that you find your writing spark again. ...I do hope that you find your writing spark again. Taking time off from reading, writing and editing might get your mind back on track -- it works for me.<br /><br />Ronel visiting for IWSG day <a href="https://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/why-you-need-reader-reviews-iwsg-authorpreneur/" rel="nofollow">Why You Need Reader Reviews</a>Ronel Janse van Vuurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041347187777879494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-80391534619290069262021-01-27T09:31:00.539-05:002021-01-27T09:31:00.539-05:00I hope you can find it again!I hope you can find it again!Debra Renée Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08717966370332027353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-77527576933524833792021-01-13T17:13:30.128-05:002021-01-13T17:13:30.128-05:00Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm late becau...Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm late because I'm in the process of moving. In 2020 I stopped trying to write creatively and used the WEP challenge to help me process all the things that were happening throughout the year. Taking that time helped me build my desire to write creatively and not just for therapy. I hope you find your motivation soon. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-38673611749208985272021-01-11T11:27:22.236-05:002021-01-11T11:27:22.236-05:00I'm the opposite. I have the motivation but no...I'm the opposite. I have the motivation but not enough time. Every time I dive back into my WIP, something pulls me out again. Ugh.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting my blog. I'm tardy in making return visits for IWSG because I was helping my mom move last week.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-69909396505615933122021-01-09T11:24:01.940-05:002021-01-09T11:24:01.940-05:00Sorry for your struggles. I recently listened to t...Sorry for your struggles. I recently listened to the Great Lectures Series on Creative Non-Fiction. The professor spent nearly a whole lecture (there were 24 lectures of approximately 30 minutes each) on what happens when you find yourself stuck. <br /><br />A lot of my writing is driven by deadlines... I know, that's not helpful, but it's the truth. I also find that I write best after exercise and like to take a walk or bike ride before digging into a serious project.<br /><br />https://fromarockyhillside.com Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339789596944683688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-85419929195009527602021-01-08T09:22:46.386-05:002021-01-08T09:22:46.386-05:00I think you've hit on a great idea. A spark of...I think you've hit on a great idea. A spark of motivation is bound to come. Looks like your thoughts are headed in the right direction over all. You're doing great. Just be kind to yourself. Happy "Better" New Year, Sarah!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-24511078373328592021-01-08T07:16:43.521-05:002021-01-08T07:16:43.521-05:00I'm feeling similar at the moment. I've ju...I'm feeling similar at the moment. I've just (literally today) sent my WIP to beta readers, and this was when I planned to start something new - I have a great character, but I'm in search of her story. But, you know what, I'm just going to read instead. <br /><br />Only 2lbs on over Christmas is awesome, by the way :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-38693854960013197442021-01-08T05:02:00.449-05:002021-01-08T05:02:00.449-05:00I try... It's really hard to find motivation s...I try... It's really hard to find motivation sometimes. I love being part of thelitforum.com because if I do nothing else, I can at least attempt the monthly writing exercise! You guys should all come over!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-6268288737384254972021-01-08T03:35:44.156-05:002021-01-08T03:35:44.156-05:00Do not be too hard on yourself. Times are such tha...Do not be too hard on yourself. Times are such that we need to give ourselves a break. Damyanti Biswashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08101150230749343025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-48845031786209157172021-01-07T11:45:01.314-05:002021-01-07T11:45:01.314-05:00I've found I can't wait for motivation-- I...I've found I can't wait for motivation-- I can edit bad writing, but not a blank page ;). But, I've found that having multiple projects running at the same time helps. Sometimes working on another one when the first one has hit a slog helps. Also, I'll sometimes jump ahead to a scene I really want to write ;). I'm moving into full time writer land, so writing 5 days a week now (was actually more than that when I had the day job too ;)) Good luck!Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-25301636410665569942021-01-07T11:04:50.780-05:002021-01-07T11:04:50.780-05:00Sorry about the lack of motivation in the writing ...Sorry about the lack of motivation in the writing department. I often don't want to write, so I don't. I absolutely can't write everyday. If I did, I'd soon burn out and hate it. But that's just me. Here's to the return of your muse and mine.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05614478740889477584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-25993147076536343552021-01-07T05:35:43.757-05:002021-01-07T05:35:43.757-05:00OK, this one went through. The others basically sa...OK, this one went through. The others basically said have faith, your muse will show up again, and it's wonderful you're concentrating on yourself. During these 'times' I'm surprised any writer has motivation. Leigh Caronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442390316771811017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-35006353459037355232021-01-07T05:34:32.805-05:002021-01-07T05:34:32.805-05:00Hmm? I've been leaving comments but they'r...Hmm? I've been leaving comments but they're not posting.Leigh Caronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442390316771811017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-20697187602253055472021-01-06T21:21:12.695-05:002021-01-06T21:21:12.695-05:00I signed up for a writing workshop, done via zoom,...I signed up for a writing workshop, done via zoom, that I'm expecting to feel like a writing group. We'll have writing prompts, time to write and share, and hear from other authors. The one I signed up for is through Blue Cottage Agency. J.H. Moncrieff is also offering courses, some for free. Check them out! <br />https://www.jhmoncrieff.com/iwsg-free-writing-classes/<br />Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089502829581772836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-52062388111114567202021-01-06T20:33:08.807-05:002021-01-06T20:33:08.807-05:00I hope you find the plan that works for you. I had...I hope you find the plan that works for you. I had a few bad months of not writing, but I found the muse again this winter. Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-35472579277694272202021-01-06T19:39:24.263-05:002021-01-06T19:39:24.263-05:00I do better if I start small and carve out 10-25 m...I do better if I start small and carve out 10-25 minutes of time. Usually, I end up going beyond the time limit, but if I max out at ten minutes, then fine. I still go reward myself with a good cup of tea and a hot tub bath with epsom salts. Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-16845399778960289712021-01-06T19:10:00.066-05:002021-01-06T19:10:00.066-05:00I'm not sure which is worse, having time and n...I'm not sure which is worse, having time and no motivation or the other way around. They are both a curse! Sometimes I just have to wait a few days, or I have to pick up something old, or dream up something new just to get those creative juices flowing.Steph W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17928781539295600653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-32788932695642145992021-01-06T19:08:21.883-05:002021-01-06T19:08:21.883-05:00I do write every day but I know that isn't for...I do write every day but I know that isn't for everyone. When I hit a motivation slump, I do take a writing vacation though--not away from writing entirely, but away from a particular project. I might ignore the novel I'm stuck in for a little while and focus on short stories, journal writing, or writing prompts for a little while--something that feels "low stakes" and is "just for fun." Often that gets me back on the horse. @samanthabwriter from<br /><a href="http://samanthabryant.com" rel="nofollow">Balancing Act</a>Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-7878261745692901432021-01-06T18:51:04.459-05:002021-01-06T18:51:04.459-05:00It's so hard to stay motivated. I'm taking...It's so hard to stay motivated. I'm taking the first chapter of a new book and working extra hard on the hook. It's making me excited to get back to it each night. When life is stressful, it's hard for me to write.Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-5134473161511764182021-01-06T16:34:48.315-05:002021-01-06T16:34:48.315-05:00We all struggle with motivation, especially if our...We all struggle with motivation, especially if our mind is full of other things and stressful issues, as most of our minds have been lately. My suggestion - if I can offer you advice at a massive distance - is that, if you don’t want to write, don’t. The desire may come back to you, perhaps years later, or you may find some other outlet for your creativity which isn’t a struggle.Rosemary Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05797123703252258773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-61352664194134051862021-01-06T13:45:48.757-05:002021-01-06T13:45:48.757-05:00I've not had motivation to write, either. Last...I've not had motivation to write, either. Last year drained me and I needed my energy to focus on DLP stuff and my authors.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-53260181799120720332021-01-06T13:27:03.293-05:002021-01-06T13:27:03.293-05:00Strangely, I find I'm less productive with my ...Strangely, I find I'm less productive with my writing when I'm actively exercising. It happens almost every time. It's like my brain spends it's cycles on thinking about my upcoming workout that it doesn't have anything left to think about my book. I actually quit dieting and exercising in December so I could get more progress on my book. I don't suggest this, because exercise and diet are important. <br /><br />I created a very specific plan for my exercise this year in the hopes to avoid that overlap. I did all my thinking already, and all I have to do is do what I've laid down. My hope is that I'll reserve my thinking juices for writing and not lose my momentum. In times when I'm not exercising, I find being unmotivated comes from problems with the story and being daunted by all I have to do. If I've got a clear, vivid scene in my head, then I can write. But I don't write every day because life usually demands my attention elsewhere. <br /><br />I hope you find motivation!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-21464431410543099232021-01-06T11:48:49.840-05:002021-01-06T11:48:49.840-05:00I was going to mention Chrys's book, too, but ...I was going to mention Chrys's book, too, but Alex beat me to it. :)<br /><br />Definitely be kind to yourself. Especially where real life has been so stressful and exhausting. Work on what seems interesting (even if it doesn't involve writing anything at all) and try not to put so much pressure on yourself.M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-68558869041620967542021-01-06T10:13:26.599-05:002021-01-06T10:13:26.599-05:00Chrys Fey has a good book on getting over dry spel...Chrys Fey has a good book on getting over dry spells.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-1388941164278871352021-01-06T09:40:12.931-05:002021-01-06T09:40:12.931-05:00You've got a lot of good going on!
Sounds like...You've got a lot of good going on!<br />Sounds like you're a bit burned out - be kind to yourself. I like that new plan!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.com