How can I stay motivated to write a novel or book of short stories?
Keeping Motivated to Write Your Novel Once you have started to write, maintaining your focus and determination is key. The length of time it takes to write a novel depends on your writing style and the time you have to dedicate. Some writers can finish their novel in three months, other take more than three years. One of the keys to staying motivated and focused is having a support group of other writers to guide you through the process, provide feedback, and help you through your roadblocks. Join a local writer’s group. Or if you don’t have the time to attend meeting in-person, join an online writing community like TheNextBigWriter. Online communities offer a virtual way to gain the support and motivation you need to keep writing. Members on the site are not only supportive, but they’ll provide you with the feedback you need to tweak your story and get it right. In addition, every November thousands of writers band together for National Novel Writing Month (NanoWriMo) to write a novel
No matter what job you do, everyone has moments where motivation dries up. Writing is exactly the same. While your story is new, it’s fresh and exciting and you’re fired up ready to tackle the plot twists and character creations. About a third of the way into your book, the story isn’t new any more and the writing has become just another chore to get through. It’s at this point that many writers give up and go off in search of that fresh, exciting feel of a different story to write. What many of these writers forget is that writing is a job, just like any other. Admittedly it’s a fun, challenging, rewarding job – but never make the mistake of thinking that it’s too far removed from what you do during your day job. Professional writers and novelists know this. They treat their love of writing as a viable business and they plan ways to keep the creative juices flowing even on days where inspiration might be running low. So how do you keep your motivation levels high? Read More So many wr
