Every writer has experienced the peaks of inspiration and valleys of doubt that come along with writing. But fear not! For today, we’re arming ourselves with strategies to conquer the inevitable bouts of writer’s fatigue. It’s important to remember what works for one person might not work for everyone else. The best way to find out what works for you is to test out different strategies that appeal to you and reflect on what you like and don’t like. Here are a few things to try and get you started.
1. Set Goals
Having a clear and tangible goal to work towards can provide motivation and keep you from losing sight of what you’re working on. Seeing a light at the end of the tunnel can give you the boost you need to keep going even when the going is rough. Follow the next step to make achieving your goals even easier.
2. Break it Down
Having large goals and objectives can get overwhelming. Breaking your goals, objectives, and tasks down into smaller, bite-sized items makes them easier to tackle. You can break tasks down as far as you need to if it helps you get through them. It doesn’t matter how small they are – even if it’s writing one sentence it’s forward momentum! This will help you make faster progress and increase feelings of accomplishment.
3. Find Your Why
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day whirlwind of writing and goal-chasing. Don’t let these distractions pull your attention away from why you’re doing what you’re doing. Consider the impact you want your work to have and how you want to make your audience feel. Readers can sense when an author is being authentic to their mission.
4. Stay Positive
There are a lot of ups and downs in the world of writing and publishing. It’s critical to keep a positive mindset as you navigate these challenges. Focusing on progress rather than perfection releases some of the pressure, giving you more freedom to create. Do little things to bring positivity and joy into your life, like enjoying your favorite snack and beverage or watching trash TV.
5. Celebrate Your Wins
Keeping a positive mindset is much easier when you’re celebrating your wins. It doesn’t matter how big or small they are, they deserve to be celebrated. Find fun and measurable ways to document your success. Whether it’s stickers, a new book when a large milestone is completed, or your favorite cookie if you’re rewarding yourself after a win, it’s worth it.
All of these tips, alone or together, can benefit your motivation and productivity. There are plenty of ways to keep yourself motivated. What works for one person might not work for another. It’s important to test out different methods to see what works to keep you going when you’re facing a lack of motivation.
Rose Sawyer 
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