The Ultimate Enemy of Your Writing
3 Tips for Writers Who Struggle to Write
It is no mystery that there are stumbling blocks between writers and the content they wish to create. The mystery lies in overcoming these challenges. I have found that the greatest enemy to writing (and writing in a way that is satisfying) is distraction.
So, I have laid out 3 tips for writers to implement as a way of combatting distraction (the bane of every writer’s existence.)
Here they are:
1. Temporarily Delete Time-Wasting Apps
It doesn’t matter if it’s doomscrolling, meme sending, frivolous comment arguments, or shitposting, it can be far too easy to waste hours of your day on the social apps instead of using that time for creativity. So delete them! For a day. ONE DAY. And use that time to make things you are proud of. Then simply redownload the apps at the end of the day. But just try it for yourself. It has worked for me.
2. Communicate and DON’T Compromise
Picture Lebron James, Ryan Reynolds, or Adele – any famous person with a family, and they are in the middle of an interview for a project or shooting a commercial when suddenly their significant other appears on screen and hands them a crying baby. So they announce “Sorry, gotta go. We’ll return to this multimillion dollar project later. The baby needs a diaper change.”
WHAT?! Absolutely absurd. Yet, we allow constant distractions from family, friends, neighbors, etc. The solution? Communicate your need for writing time, and do not tolerate non-emergencies during your allotted time. It is not too much to ask for an hour or two every once in a while. But you must develop the necessary backbone to defend your distraction free writing time.
3. You Are Your First Reader, So Write What You Like
If you do not enjoy your writing, not only will it be less likely others will, you will also most likely not be consistent or disciplined. You have to enjoy the process and the final product. You should remember that you are the first reader of all your writing, and you are your most important critic. Write material which helps you, inspires you, and makes you want to write again.
Thank you for reading. And follow for more.
