What are some effective ways to stay motivated when writing for a long time?

I've been writing a book. It's a non-fiction book with many chapters of about a thousand words each. I set myself the goal of completing one chapter a week. This meant that I took a long time to finish the manuscript -- but at least I didn't get overwhelmed by the task. That's the advantage of setting a doable weekly goal.

No matter how many times I set a goal to write a story, or an article, I miss the deadline, unless it's an official assignment... Every time I go back to where I started and I begin to rewrite it all over again... I fail to satisfy myself every time... And the deadline gets a fresh lifeline all over again...

Set measurable, time-bound goals, by breaking down the tasks in a way that makes sense for the workload. It is important to understand that it is subject to adjustments- either from over or undershooting. Be realistic about the goals to avoid frustration.

For starters, set realistic goals. And that's what everyone in the writing business will tell you. Second, try to unplug from time to time. It’s really important because it stops burnouts. You have a refreshed mind every time you come back to writing after an unplugging.

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Keep your inner reservoir of ideas and thoughts filled to the brim with movies, music, books, podcasts and everything in between. Putting in some conscious effort to expand your taste in them will also lead you towards new topics or give you different perspectives on the ones you're familiar with. Also, talk to other writers - even a quick chat with someone who is passionate about the craft can give you the required invigoration to work on your own.

Certainly. Of nature spikes you up, then go unwind in nature. My best Creative ideas come in nature. In that serene environment, inhaling flowers and seeing trees. So, finding a place that suites your mind, really helps.

Behind the act of writing is sometimes a feeling of rebellion, sometimes the need to express your feelings or the causes of your actions, and sometimes the desire to create an impact by sharing your thoughts and ideas. The more meaningful and powerful our reason for writing is, the stronger and more constant our motivation will be. If the content we write does not excite us, if it does not make sense to us, if the act of writing is done only for short-term benefit, depth and authenticity are lost.

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Enjoy your writing Think about the audience/people that would read the article/piece and the gains from the completion of the writing. Also, add to your information tank resources that can help your writing become even more interesting.

I find that just letting my work sit for a couple of days helps me to look at what I have written with new eyes. I can see mistakes, but I can also see other ways of approaching my research and my writing. This practice helps me to maintain the sense of wonder and inspiration that I need to keep going.

Comment trouver de nouvelles idées pour rester motivé a écrire ? ➡️ Le processus créatif consiste à créer de nouvelles associations de bouts de concepts stockés et accumulés dans notre mémoire. Et pour nourrir cette "boîte à ressources mentales", il faut vivre des expériences nouvelles en changeant d'environnement et de routine. En voyageant, en rencontrant de nouvelles personnes, en lisant un nouveau livre, en prenant un chemin différent pour rentrer, en essayant un nouveau plat... Tout acte nouveau fera résonner un souvenir existant et sera susceptible d'inspirer la fameuse "idée". Le cerveau invente au fur et à mesure du vécu et des expériences : donc pour trouver une idée dans l'écriture, il faut faire autre chose qu'écrire !

To maintain motivation during extended writing sessions, complement the strategy of varying your routine and environment with the concept of deep work. Allocate specific blocks of time, ideally half a day or a full day, dedicated to deep work—intense, undistracted focus on your writing. Create a conducive environment, minimize interruptions, and immerse yourself fully. This intentional, immersive approach enhances productivity, allowing you to make significant progress during these dedicated sessions while the varied routine ensures that monotony doesn't impede your creative flow.

One of the most effective ways to stay motivated is to celebrate milestones and take small breaks, enjoy healthy snacks, and buy something special that you need.

Cuando tienes metas claras, tambiénd debe existir una recompensa. Si cumples con lo que te comprometiste a realizar, eso se debe celebrar, por muy pequeño que sea el paso. Establecer recompensas en función de logros es una forma efectiva de mantener la motivación

Motivation? Huh? Noway. Motivation comes from a place of forcing the task to be done. I would choose inspiration instead When I’m inspired I write from a place of authenticity and truth which is much more enjoyable and powerful.