I want to write, but that requires a few things that I tend to lack on most days.
Focus.
Motivation.
Inspiration.
When I wake up in the morning, I am hardly awake. I stay in my bed until the last possible minute (Well, that’s a lie. The last possible minute would be rolling out of bed and into the car, sans shower and teeth-brushing. I accomplish those necessary tasks, at least).
After 8 thankless hours surrounded by filthy, molding books and demanding patrons, I am ready to do mostly nothing with my evenings. Cleaning, cooking, and hobby-type activities don’t really happen. Does watching 30 Rock reruns count as a hobby?
This is totally cliche to quote, but Gandhi said “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” I’m pretty sure he meant the actual world and not just me getting my butt off the couch and doing something productive in my tiny, little, personal world. But it’s true. No one can make me a writer except for me. I know the only way to get better is to practice, and that’s on me.
To get focused I’m simply going to have to buckle down and work. I don’t know of any methods to get focused other than turning off the damn television and just doing whatever it is I need to do. However, I think motivation and inspiration are a packaged deal. When something inspires me, I will be motivated to write about it. I’m currently scanning the internet for articles and topics that are thought-provoking and opinion-creating. So far, nothing has grabbed me, but the internet is a big a place. I’m also hunting around for writing tips and advice. Because if I’m going to be serious about this, I’ve got some studying to do.
Tonight’s agenda: brainstorm, write, wash the dishes (blergh.)
Inspiration and motivation are overrated. Routine is the king.
Try forcing yourself (i mean forcing not, thinking about it) to get up every day for a week one hour before you do now. And write a blog or outline a novel.
My bet is the second week you will wake up at the same time and if you want to stay in bed you will have to force yourself to stay, not follow the new routine.
A human loves routines, consistency and repetition. Why? I think its because we like to get to be good at something. Doing the same thing over and over creates improvement.
In conclusion, like inertia, you will stay at rest until you start moving… once you start moving you will tend to remain moving.
Place bum in chair. Write. Repeat!
Good luck!
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Haha, I just wrote a post about NOT waiting for the muse. But it sounds like you’re already there. You’re taking responsibility for your need to write. That’s the hardest part.
If you need a ridiculous writing prompt, I’m always game to throw something out there. =)
Good luck, future author.