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Tuesday, 15 May 2012

Getting motivated ... again.

I seem to have come round to that time again when I'm losing some heart with my writing.  I have doubts about what I'm writing and if it's actually worth it.
The main reason for this of course is because it's been a few days since I last did any proper writing.  After having everyone ill for a bit and subsequently having to de-germ the entire house, I haven't had much time to sit and focus.

I can tonight though!  Everything else is done, there is nothing on the television (as usual!) so I can sit down for at least an hour and try and focus on something.  I'm so excited my mind is racing with what to choose.  Shall I work on some of my novel?  Start a new short story?  Try and rework an old short story?  The possibilities are endless.  And herein lies another problem.  Whatever I choose to do I'll probably worry that I should have done one of the others.  I'm too impatient and I just want to finish everything now!

So here's a little therapy session for me.  I'm going to pick one thing to work on and focus entirely on that.  At least I'll be making a little progress somewhere then ...
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6 comments:

  1. D.G. Hudson15 May 2012 at 22:23

    I call those small goals, and yes, they help you feel a sense of accomplishment. Whatever works to get you back into the momentum.

    I keep a monthly calendar and hang it by my writing desk. A visual reminder, not digital.

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    1. Heather Musk17 May 2012 at 07:02

      I might have to try that. Having a digital calendar is all well and good but you have to turn your computer on first ...

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  2. Jenny16 May 2012 at 04:40

    Moving forward, even slowly, is better than spinning your wheels! Good luck with your projects this week.

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    1. Heather Musk17 May 2012 at 07:03

      Thanks very much. It's a slow process but a worthy one.

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  3. Rhonda Parrish18 May 2012 at 17:56

    Oh man, I totally feel your pain. I manage to trap myself in the very same mindset you're talking about on a very regular basis. It drives me bonkers! I hope you had a productive evening the other day and felt good about what you'd written :)

    ~ Rhonda Parrish

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  4. Heather Musk19 May 2012 at 09:55

    Well I managed to write a little but my mind wasn't really in the zone. I've been reading a lot to get some more inspiration and I think it's just starting to take effect.

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