#writingfuel

[lauragennauthor]

Sometimes you’ve just gotta sushi. 🍱 🍣 🍚 🥢 ❤️ #sushi #dumplings #greentea #Japanese #food #dinner #writingfuel (at Sushi ninja) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClmtDp2r0lV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[aiqbalauthor]

Finding inspiration in every sip ☕️ My loving wife surprised me with this cup of motivation as I dive into the depths of my book. Grateful for her unwavering support and the fuel that keeps my creativity brewing. 📚✨ #WritingFuel #SpousalSupport #BookInProgress"

[saltywriteralex]

I've started Bullet Journaling and I'm really enjoying it so far! Not only has it helped me visualize my week and organize my tasks, but creating and designing the spread each week has been really therapeutic and gives me an outlet to be creative in a way I normally don't get to express. My weekly spreads feature: I.) Weekly Writing Goals - As of yet, I have not completed any of my weekly writing goals, but writing them down and seeing them at the top of my journal each week helps me to remember what it is I should be focusing on in a given week. II.) "Daily Box" - This was an idea inspired by my therapist. My ultimate goal in life is to be a full-time professional writer, be that writing and selling books or being staffed on a television show. So I created a "box" divided into four sections, each of which will help me reach my goal of being a full time professional writer. They are: 1) Planning 2) Drafting 3) Research 4) Platform Each day, I try to do at least one activity from one of these four boxes. That way, at the end of the week, I can look back on my bullet journal and know that every day, I am doing something that gets me that much closer to my goal. How do you use your bullet journal? Also comment down below if you guys would like to see more bullet journal content! ❤️💕 #bulletjournal #amwriting #amwritingfantasy #authorlife #writingspace #desksetup #writinggoals #writersofig #plannercommunity #bujo #agenda #plannerinspiration #bulletjournaling #writingfuel #bulletjournalspread #writerslife #showmeyourplanner #bulletjournals #motivation #bulletjournalinspiration #bulletjournalcommunity #readinggoals #getorganized #plotting #writinginspiration #planner #workspacegoals #writersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CLrqwgVAEI2/?igshid=9624wnvpfik2

[rochellebradley]

Getting ready for @nanowrimo. Got my profile tweaked and my project entered. What are #writing this year? My story is called Sweeter Than Chocolate and is about a candy store owner who gets set up on a blind date with 2 different men on the same night. #shenanigans #chocolate #coffeetime #coffeelover #writingfuel #romcomreads (at Panera Bread) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG0IWYKAP97/?igshid=83k8osj8i3py

[cookrunwrite]

Am I right? 🤣☕💚 Coffee is a writers fuel, life! #authordeannamartinez #writerdeanna #writer_deanna #coffeeislife #coffeeandabook #coffeemugs #coffeecup #coffeeandwriting #coffeeaddict #coffee #coffeetime #coffeeholic #drinkingcoffee #ilovecoffee☕️ #writer #author #writingfuel #writingnovels #writingbooks #blogger https://www.instagram.com/p/B81IuIFgyG1/?igshid=2g2lf925iwab

[whispersmummy]

#Day3 #writingfuel I usually have a drink - coffee, tea or water, sometimes squash. Don't tend to eat snacks when I'm writing and I'm usually far too engaged in the process to remember my tea! #authorlifemonth https://www.instagram.com/p/B8HKW1Ejby3/?igshid=x1uietp55zkg

[faireladypenumbra]

Part II of my fairytale retelling series and based on The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Anderson  (you can read my Hansel and Gretel piece here: https://www.wattpad.com/482033216-shoppe-walpurgis. Based on my own adventures in the Alpine range this past summer- and my unhealthy interest in the grim deaths on Mount Everest. https://faireladypenumbra.tumblr.com/post/186447288141/the-frost-mother-a-short-story #amwriting #writinglife #authorsofinstagram #fantasy #fairytales #thesnowqueen #hanschristiananderson #writingfuel #writersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B0MSN2fA8Kp/?igshid=k2kx39j1qqxw

[ebduddles]

“I know I should write, but it’s just that...I haven’t in a while and...ugh.”

You hear things like: “I write 2,000 words per day, every single day.” “I completed my twelfth book in three months.”

People who are that accomplished aren’t human. That’s the only explanation.

Maybe you like the idea of being published and have some ideas that should be out there in the world, but you get overwhelmed and frustrated with yourself when you think of sitting down to write, and so you don’t. Until eight months go by and the nagging has built up to the point that you tell yourself that you will sit down for two hours on a Saturday to make some progress. The Saturday comes and either A) you stare at the blank screen for two hours, trying to kick yourself but almost nothing happens, or B) something comes up that needs your attention and the promised two hours of writing time is traded for something that’s, let’s be honest, is easier.

Writing is fueled by two things and you absolutely need both. 

First, obviously, you need something to write about. 

An idea, premise, a mental image that’s interesting, a character that has a story, a what if question you want to answer, or a world that you’ve imagined that you want to put some characters into and see what happens.

Second, less obviously, you need the right emotions. 

Creativity will flow best when you’re excited by ideas or are feeling happy and content. True, you can still write when you’re not feeling “up to it.” But that level of discipline is something to work up to. Baby steps. Before inspiration, you need happiness (or whatever you call that positive emotion that makes it so impossible to frown). You could also call this emotion is playfulness. Having fun.

You need both these things to move from “wanting to write” to “writing.” 

So, what’s the advice?

Be intentional about getting excited about something. Fill your mind with ideas and media that are fun and exciting for you. If it’s not interesting or exciting, it’s not for you. What would happen if you combined the world or characters of favorite movie with favorite book? What if you changed the setting of __? What if these characters decided to __ instead, how would the story end differently? If only people knew about your nonfiction idea, their lives would be better. 

Fill yourself up until you’re overflowing and it feels impossible to keep yourself from writing. It might take days, it might take months. You’ll know you’re ready for when someone interrupts you because you’ve been gushing about nonsense, but you want talk about __ for two more hours!

Once you get to this point, write for 24 minutes and then stop. 

What do you write? Write run-on descriptions about the thoughts and ideas you’re excited about. Write an incoherent list to answer the what if questions that have been bouncing around in your head. Write the super juicy scene in your head when she sees him. Write the heart-wrenching moment when he discovers the truth.

Still having trouble? You might have anxiety about writing on the computer. Write by hand in a notebook you don’t care about or on the back of scratch paper. Don’t buy a beautiful notebook that intimidates the raw wild ideas that want to flow out. If you want to get a new notebook, get something that’s funny or something that, when you’re holding it, you can’t take yourself seriously.

After the 24 minutes is up, continue on with your day. Within two to three days, give yourself another 24 minutes to build off what you started. What if the magic locket didn’t just give her the power to see the future, but it also cursed her with __? What if the father wasn’t actually “dead?” What would happen if, instead of using words, they had to use __? 

Whether it’s tomorrow or next week, don’t wait too long between moments of writing/ brainstorming. You’ve found momentum. Use it. Five minutes once a week will get you further than three hours once a year. Try it. Before you know it, the little bits add up and up and up until you’re doing the impossible.

If you hit a bump and you feel like writing is an uphill climb, refuel with craft books, more stories in your favorite genre, and/or talk to the other writers in your boat. Try things that other writers/authors do that you like. Try a different story structure, writing method (pantser or plotter?) or even get out your shovel and pickax and mine a different genre for new ideas. Find writing help articles and books about character development, character arcs, writing dialogue, writing prompts... There’s so much out there. So much to explore! You never know what you’ll find that might spark something cool!

That writing thing is your thing now.

[twijbryantbooks]

Writing day! 💕 . . . . . #indieauthor #amwriting #dutchbros #writingfuel #authorlife #authorsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BxsbemqH_QS/?igshid=17ft2vw3aj3o2

[hazelandglasz]

#authorlifemonth Day 3 Writing Fuel Honestly, any sweet drink and things to nibble on while I push my brain to make WORDS are a good fuel but this hot Chocolate with Tonka and mini pastries is a particularly rewarding combo ;) #writersofig #writingfuel #viennoiseries #hotchocoa (à Gabylou) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtavFZ8genq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qjkpxjhicr8l

[kellycainauthor]

This is such a yummy tomato risotto. Hopefully this will fuel me through the evening as I embark on book 3 of my new series. I can't wait to share details. Eep! . . . . . #FridayMusings #TomatoRisotto #CrustyBread #WritingFuel #WritersLife #FoodPorn https://www.instagram.com/p/CepAYdXLVrn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[agentsofsunnydale]

It’s hot cocoa season. #autumn #hotcocoa #hotchocolate #favoriteseason #writingfuel https://www.instagram.com/p/BoNWZShhXG6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vwiugnrrsev5

[atruebloodwrites]

Author Life Month 2021 Day 5: My Writing Space For years I wrote at my kitchen table. In a way I think I did that because I didn’t take my writing as seriously as I should have. Last year I made the decision to change that situation. I cleaned out a room in my house and turned it into my own writing and reading space. I’d forgotten the luxury of what it felt like to have a quiet spot all to myself. Now I go here when I need to write or escape from the world into a really great book. What about you? Do you have a special spot to read or write that is all your own? #authorlifemonth #authorlifemonth2021 #author #authorlife #mywritingspace #writer #writinglife #writingfuel #storyteller #storytelling #writingcommunity #writinganovel #writerslife #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #yawriters #yawritingcommunity #writersnetwork #writersofinstagram #writing #amwriting #authorsofinstagram #yalit #iwriteya #ireadya https://www.instagram.com/p/CNS-z5XL-Ua/?igshid=1iknjymtiybij

[saltywriteralex]

My absolute new favorite thing! #writingfuel #roselemonade #selfpublishedwriter #amwriting #romancewriter #selfpublishedauthors #romancenovella #romanceauthor #romancereader #authorsofinstagram #millennialpink #allthepinkthings #pinkdrink (at Tallinn, Estonia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0GUpf2FqVW/?igshid=1633ygh3y9dk1

[rochellebradley]

Milky Way #latte from @bostonstoker. #writingfuel for Secrets of the Fallen #paranormal #romance. #indieauthor #pnrromance #indieauthorlife #coffeelover #shoplocal #supportlocal #smallbusiness #coffeetime #Amwriting (at Boston Stoker Coffee Co.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CY-GnXWrJMR/?utm_medium=tumblr

[cookrunwrite]

I love you, coffee! Happy Friday, friends ☕️💜 Who else understands this? Who's with me? 🎉 #authordeannamartinezbey #writerdeanna #coffeeandbooks #coffeeislife #coffeetime #coffeelovers #happyfriday #coffeevibes #authorsfuel #writersfuel #writingfuel #igwriters #momsandcoffee https://www.instagram.com/p/CYbV08cL4mH/?utm_medium=tumblr