A Question of Motivation

[aeriedraconia.livejournal.com]

I saw this question over on Absolute Write and thought it was a good one.

How do you motivate yourself to write when you don't really feel like writing?

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[orchard-mnt.livejournal.com]

I've outlined the 1st book and sketched the 2nd for this novel I'm trying to write (re-write) I decided to pull the plot twist inside out and shuffle the story about. So, I have some wonderful bits of inspiration that need to be woven into a new design and pace, same characters, places and research to make this Historical Fiction happen. I make myself type, or edit.

Sometimes mowing the lawn or swimming laps loosens the old midnight oil, gets the spark of life going.

Sadly, sometimes flaming with others in different LJ communities is the grease that coats the wheels...

[aeriedraconia.livejournal.com]

I make myself sit down and write anyway...usually. I'm trying not to edit yet, I don't want my internal editor to switch on and get in my way.

Exercise is beneficial for getting and keeping the creative juices flowing. I've heard a lot of other writers say that too.

"Sadly, sometimes flaming with others in different LJ communities is the grease that coats the wheels..."

*tsks* Well, please don't start or engage in flame wars here, I like having things calm and civil around here.