5 Ways to Fall Back in Love with Writing
Posted: April 13, 2016
Writing for a living can often come with the potential for burnout or writer's block. Falling victim to the monotony of writing day in and day out can be avoided. Fall back in love with writing, even when you do it every day.
Neil Patel, writer for Hubspot, shares how writers can fall in love with writing again.
“I’m sick of this.” “I hate this.” “Not again.” “Can’t stand it!” “I'm gonna quit.”
If you’ve ever thought -- or said -- those things about writing, you’re not alone. I’ve experienced those thoughts. As someone who writes a lot, I get it.
After a while, you get sick and tired of writing. You just want to quit. Is it that notorious condition known as writer’s block? It could be, but in many cases it’s a little bit different.
There are a few things going on:
- You’re bored with what you’re writing about. Boredom kills affection.
- You’ve exhausted your creative energy. Creativity, like a muscle, has its limits. Push it too hard, and it caves in.
- You need something more challenging. Lack of challenge -- goals, vision, perspective -- leads to disillusionment.
- You need some fresh experiences. Fresh experiences will give you a fresh perspective.
It’s time to figure out how to get your brain back on task. How do you get past the drudgery and enjoy writing again? Let's talk through a few tips.
5 Ways to Fall Back in Love With Writing
1) Take a long break.
If you're feeling a little burnt out, it's probably a good idea to put some time and space between you and your writing.
Read the entire article How to Fall In Love With Writing Again on Hubspot.