5 Challenges Early Writers Face
Writing the first draft is always difficult
What comes to mind when you think about writing?
Some will find it interesting, while others won’t like it much. I personally found it far more interesting than anything I have ever done in my life.
Yeah…! It’s true. It’s very frustrating at the beginning. But you can improve it as time passes.
Writing your first draft is always challenging. You may feel stuck. One day you’ll feel excited, and the next day you will feel exhausted. There are many ups and downs.
1. Writer’s block or burnout:
You feel overwhelmed and stuck. You’re unable to produce a piece of writing. You don’t get the right word to start with.
To cope with this problem, you may go for a walk, play a game, watch a movie or show, or do whatever refreshes you. And, of course, read as much as you can.
2. Low self-esteem:
Lack of self-confidence prevents you from reaching your full potential. You are afraid of being exposed to others. It fills your mind with questions like, What if people don’t like my story? What if they laugh at my work? What if my piece goes unnoticed?
Stop thinking about anything. Focus on yourself, not on other people. Control your emotions. You can do it better than anyone else. Remind yourself of the reward you’ll get once you achieve your target.
3. Endless Research:
Sometimes you dig so deep in the research process that you forget about writing. Research alone can’t get you closer to your target. You need to take the next step as well.
Once you collect the information you need, sit down and start writing it down. Jot down the findings of your research. Write down all the important points you noted.
4. How to get started:
Sometimes you have all you need but don’t know where to start. You lack the courage to kick it off. You’re reluctant to move further.
Muster up the courage and start writing down everything you have in mind about the topic. Free writing is all you need.
5. Editing while writing:
Sometimes you write a sentence or two and start editing them. You’ll spend more time editing than writing down the information you have. Engaging yourself in tiny details can be damaging. You’ll lose focus and deviate from the main idea.
The best way is to “write first, edit later.” Doing so may save you time and effort.
Wrapping up:
Not everyone goes through the same obstacles. The above-mentioned are some of the common challenges I faced myself and that almost the majority of new writers face.
Once you make up your mind to write a story, just do it right away. Don’t become a victim of your negative emotions.Don’t underestimate yourself.
Don’t miss exercise; it reduces the chances of burnout. The more you read, the more your ideas will be refined.
Don’t avoid things you find challenging. Omit the fear of failure from your mind. Don’t rush the process. Take one step at a time. Don’t spend all your time on one point. Spend your time according to the needs of the topic.
“If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” -Stephen King
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