The Writer’s Mindset

Having the right mindset when writing can increase both your productivity and success rate; if you have ever sat staring at your computer screen or notepad waiting for inspiration or given up partway through a project because you can’t see a way forward then you will understand that feeling of self doubt.

Let me assure you that you can succeed. You just need to address your attitude towards your writing.

1)      Prioritise your writing – it is important to you therefore give it the time it deserves. Do your writing first. If you wait until all else has been done you will never write.

2)      Do not listen to negative messages – these may come from your own inner critic or from those around you. You can become a good writer and you can make money from your writing. Tell yourself this whenever doubt sets in.

3)      Produce of plan of what you are going to write over the next five days - if you know exactly what you are going to do then “writers’ block” is less likely to set in. Set realistic goals and achieve them.

4)      Write every day – the surest way to write something that will make you money is to write something. This can be anything at all. You might like to invest in a book of short writing exercises; complete one each day before you start working on your main project. As a starting point try taking any fairy story (you don’t need to reread it), select one character, and write a description of that character in today’s world; if you want to make some notes on the events in their life. Who would a modern day Cinderella be with a step-mother and step-sisters? What about the Ugly Duckling? You could end up with an idea for a short story or even a novel.

5)      Never give up – always complete what you have started even if you do not intend to sell it at this stage. You may choose to write a shorter version than you originally planned but make sure you finish it. This way you will train you mind to complete your writing tasks and from there you can start making money by selling your writing.

 

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