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A Message for Writers (who lack motivation)

Dear Struggling Writer,

How beautiful is it that we get to create, that we, as writers, get to make worlds and characters and stories? That we get to weave and string together words into any way we wish?

I hope you remember that.

So, I heard you’re struggling. It’s okay. I think we all do a little bit, always. Read on for what I hope will spark a little motivation in that heart of yours.

I’m going to tell it to you straight.

The only way to write is to write. I know… shocking, isn’t it? I want you get whatever it is you use to write, a laptop, a piece of paper, a notebook, whatever, and I want you to open your document. Go ahead. I’m waiting.

Your characters are waiting for you, too.

While I wait, I’m going to give you a few reminders because you’re here for a reason and I want to help.

STOP COMPARING YOUR FIRST DRAFT TO FINISHED WORK!!!! This, I think, is probably one of the most important things to remember when writing. Your work isn’t going to perfect the first draft, so stop comparing it to that book on your shelf. You’re in the very beginning stages of your novel (the first draft or two). You’re still getting your story out, and you haven’t had the chance to polish it and edit it. Please, no comparing.

Just start. I know it’s hard. I know. Trust me. START WRITING. How else will you tell your story? I know it’s difficult to continue. Maybe your story isn’t everything you wanted it to be. Maybe you’ve been struck with a new shiny idea. It’s hard to stay focused. It’s hard to stay motivated, especially when this story that you’re writing, that story that you’re becoming familiar with, isn’t so new, isn’t so mysterious. Really, all we can do it write.

Create a writing schedule. Write everyday. Write as much as you can. Treat it like it’s your job. When you get into the rhythm of something, it’s easier to keep with it. But, don’t forget to take care of yourself. You can take breaks.

Change something up. You usually write at night? Try waking up early to write. You usually write at your desk? Write outside.

You have to believe in yourself.

Writing is hard. Neil Gaiman says it best: “This is how you do it: you sit down at the keyboard and you put one word after another until it’s done. It’s that easy and that hard.”

I really suggest taking a look at V. E. Schwab’s YouTube video “On Shiny New Ideas.” This really helped me a lot. It changed my mindset completely.

Quick Writing Messages:

your characters are waiting for you

you create entire worlds and complex characters. that’s so cool. be proud of yourself.

one day, you will be someone’s favorite author.

only you can tell the story you’re writing. it’s your story. it’s being told with your unique ability to write with your personal take on it.

there’s no right way to write.

it’s okay to feel unmotivated. it’s okay to take breaks.

writing is a long, tedious process. be kind to yourself.

write because you love it. write because you get to be and see and experience hundreds and hundreds of different things. we are royalty and thieves and teenagers and mentors and teachers and lovers and haters and masterminds and heroes. writing is the coolest thing ever. enjoy it.

you can do it.

I really hoped this help. Now, go write that story of yours. It won’t be perfect, nothing really is, and it will take a lot of work, but at least you’ll be doing it. It doesn’t matter how much you write—one word or a thousand—go do it. GO WRITE!

Signed,

Another struggling writer

P. S. Here’s a quote. “You fail only if you stop writing.” - Ray Bradbury

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