Writing is difficult. Believe me, I know. To make it good, you have to pour a little bit of yourself into each page. It can be exhausting and sometimes stressful. Ideas for my books can plague me so I can’t stop thinking about them until I figure out the dilemma, come up with the necessary action, or simply think it through.
That’s why this blog post is going to go over a few things that can be helpful for you to make writing easier. I’ll also touch on a few tips to help you get more focused on writing. Sometimes that’s the best way to make it easier.
First off, I mentioned already that writing can be exhausting. That’s why it can be good to take a break. That means taking a day off from your scribbling to do something else. Writing takes time, right? So take that time to do something fun you like. Perhaps go on a hike, do something with your family, read a book (one of your own???), or go watch a movie. You know what you like. So go do it! I like to watch movies best. When I need a break, I like to watch something exciting, especially if it has magic in it. I’m a sucker for anything fantastic and medieval.
Another way you can make your writing easier is to make yourself comfortable. Want to know where I write most of the time? At my old beat-up desk in my room. I have little diamond-shaped chunks cut out of one corner at the front because I think they look cool. There’s paint and knife marks all over the top. My paintbrush dispenser, pens, notebooks, miniature bookcase, and fishbowl (his name is Richard) are all cluttering my desk as we speak. Why do I do it here? Because this is my comfort zone. This is where I feel at home. You need to find that spot for you. Maybe it’s on your front porch. Maybe it’s on a bench in the park or in your library. Wherever it is, we all have that one place where we can feel most comfortable, and that allows us to focus without worries or distraction.
One way I like to make myself comfortable is with a drink. Lemonade and tea are my favorite, but many people—more likely than not, you included—love coffee. Having your favorite beverage or snack on hand can make you feel even more at home and allow the creative juices to start flowing better.
An important part of making your writing better and easier for you is to have a person, or multiple people, to talk to about your tale. I am involved in an online community where authors and artists chat. Whenever I have an idea or grammatical question or rant about writing, that’s where I go. They are writers themselves and know what I’m talking about. You need to find people, yourself. It might be your best friends, or your cousin who lives in another state, or your coworkers. There are people out there who are interested in your life, and remember how I said there’s a part of you in those pages? Ask them what they think about your ideas. Call your friend. Talk to your mom. Having people who know about what you’re working on and ask about it is one of the best encouragements there are for writers.
And don’t forget about one of the most vital things of all: music. For many people they can’t concentrate on writing while they listen to music, but almost all writers I have talked to either listen to music or some other sound while they write. My favorite of all music is epic music, which is intense music, usually orchestral but with voices used sometimes as instruments. I prefer it to be music without any words I can comprehend. Epic music excites my imagination, ignites creativity, and helps me focus on my story.
Maybe it will do the same thing for you, too. Or maybe you already know what jam suits you best. Maybe you prefer to listen to white noise. Whatever it is, putting on those headphones can help you step into the world of your book.
Well, this blog post was a bit shorter than usual, but I hope you take these tips to heart. They have helped me learn that writing isn’t as hard as it’s made out to be. I hope they help you as well.
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