How to Stay Motivated in Writing?

Writing was never my passion. But for nearly 3 years of writing, I learned that writing is a skill that you can learn.

It is important to learn — it boosts your creativity, it helps your brain to function well and think clearly.

Hence, I will be sharing my secrets on how can I stay motivated in writing even if it is not my passion [in the past].

Consistency is the key

Even 15 minutes of writing will help you build momentum.

I usually go outside when I can’t think of a topic to write about and just enjoy nature. 

This helps me stay consistent because nature helps me relax and gives me ideas, especially when I am walking.

This activity helps me generate ideas and prompts. 

Sometimes, I make sure to always take note of them on notebooks, papers, or even a mobile device while doing this activity.

It helps me overcome writer’s block and write more.

Also read: How to Overcome Your Writer’s Block?

Find your flow

Create a dedicated writing space — an environment where you can start writing all of your thoughts. 

I remember reading Atomic Habits by James Clear, where he said that having a system plays a huge role in becoming productive, especially if you are building habits.

And to build it, you must have a dedicated environment for it. Your personal space to build your project.

Fuel your inspiration

Read widely; always read other posts. Engage with different art forms. This could be writing, reading, listening, or watching videos on YouTube.

It doesn’t matter where you consume your content. What matters is that you create something and stay motivated to write more.

Embrace the process

You always have to learn to love the process. Writing a well-crafted blog post doesn’t happen in one hour.

It takes time to write a compelling blog post.

I was always feeling bored when writing a single blog post for one hour. 

I thought I was productive and doing great. Yes, you are. But I know that you can do better.

A well-crafted blog post doesn’t mean writing 500 words.

It’s more about providing valuable content to your readers, being direct to the point, and avoiding engagement farming. 

Write about your thoughts and ideas, and your readers will follow!

Self-care matters

Writing is a process. You must learn to accept the fact that every writer experiences downsides and writer’s block.

I thought I was the only one. Heck, you are not special.

Everyone experiences it.

And if you do, learn to connect with nature and take care of yourself. Learn to take a rest to avoid burnout.

In the end, what matters is providing value to your readers, writing consistently in a way that makes sense, and documenting your life and ideas.