A while ago (read, nearly two years ago) I wrote a post
listing three reasons writers should commit to writing regularly. Having
rediscovered said post today, I thought, well, I know of a few more reasons why
we should all be writing regularly, maybe this post needs a second part. So
that’s what I’m doing today, writing a part two. So, here we have three more
reasons why you should write regularly
It Will Force You To Be Creative
Writing regularly is hard because you need to be creative All.
The. Time. For the first few days, you might have loads of ideas. But
eventually, the well will run dry and you’ll have used up that initial burst of
inspiration. Which means that you will
have to work at being creative and generating ideas on demand, rather than
waiting for the muse to drop some in your lap like the benevolent spirit it isn’t.
Which is turn means that you won’t get stuck as often waiting for the right solution
to pop up, and you can make better progress.
It Will Make You More Disciplined With Your Work
Committing to a writing schedule and sticking to it requires
discipline. Lots of discipline. That’s why it’s so hard to form the habit in
the first place. You can’t just take a day off because you don’t really feel
like writing today. It forces you to work in all conditions, whether you’re
tired, not inspired, or simply not feeling the words today. And that in turn
will help you to be more productive when you really need to be.
It Will Help You Find You Writing Zone Easier
You know that place you get to sometimes in your writing
where you’re finally immersed in your book and you’re really focused and
working hard? It can be so hard to get to sometimes. But writing regularly
means that your brain is actively trying to get into that headspace more often.
And the more you try to get there, the more of a habitat becomes and the easier
it is to find the writing zone when you really need it.
These are just three of the reasons writers should commit to
writing as often as possible. What are some of the others reasons you can think
of? How often do you write? Do you find yourself writing better when you write
more often? Anyone else trying to rebuild their writing routine, like me?
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Oh, I should print this and put in on my wall so I can see it everyday because I am sooo bad at writing regularly. Completely agreeing with all those points :)
ReplyDeleteMe too. To be honest, my writing schedule has been all over the place for the past few months. But it feels so good when you are writing regularly, doesn't it?
DeleteI so agree with this! Lovely post!
ReplyDeleteNabila // Hot Town Cool Girl
Thank you Nabila! I'm so glad you enjoyed the post.
DeleteGreat post!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Evie!
DeleteI too find that it is far easier to get into The Zone when I am writing regularly. I certainly don't write every day - I think I would go mad if I did; I must dedicate time to evolving, exploring, experiencing the things this large and windy universe has to offer - but I do so every other day, poetry and songs and essays and stories. The words flow so easily when they become a habit. It is some kind of magic.
ReplyDeleteI certainly get that. For some writers, writing every day works best, and for others, taking time to recharge and be creative in other ways in between writing days is also really important. You're so right! It is a kind of magic, I think.
DeleteThese are some great tips! I totally agree. I write regularly not just because of my novel, but I always write as a job for a website. I think the biggest thing about becoming a career writer is to learn to make yourself inspired. Writers who wait for creativity aren't going to get anywhere. You have to chase creativity, tackle it to the page, then write it.
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So true! I think it's one of the hardest lessons a writer has to learn is that inspiration is not necessary before you sit down to work. You make your own inspiration, or you just work away until it comes.
DeleteOh, yes. I think the discipline thing for me is really where I need the most help. It's one of those areas where I always think I can squeeze it in later but I don't and then no writing happens. Which, admittedly, isn't always bad, but I've felt like it's more important especially as I've noticed that it's a skill I'm going to need to have if I ever seek to write in a professional realm.
ReplyDeleteI totally get that. Writing's one of those things that everyone thinks is easy to sneak in and gets neglected easily. I'm doing a lot of writing at the end of the day because that's what time I have, and there's always such a great temptation not to write of a night. Building in the discipline to push through and actually write is a big skill for writers I think. Though you're definitely right. Sometimes a day off is the best thing for your writing when the words absolutely refuse to come.
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