‘Nuff said, right?
Well, maybe not. You see, we usually know WHY we need to do something or why it’s good for us or why it will help our business. But, sometimes, we also need to get motivated to do it and have specific steps to follow.
And so it is with our writing. We all “get” that some forethought can go a long way to help us write with more ease and less stress, but who has time for that?
We can make a decision to make the time because, in fact, setting the stage to write saves time in the writing and editing process. We can get hung up on the HOW, though. So, here it is — the HOW:
- Decide when you’re going to write: day, time, how long. Schedule it on your calendar.
- Decide where you’re going to write: place, room, exact surface and seat within the room.
- Clear the area of any sound and visual distractions.
- Dress comfortably.
- Grab a cup of comfort; a drink and/or snack that makes writing pleasant — a cup of hot tea works wonders.
- Clear your mind. Take a few minutes to meditate, breathe, move your body.
- Remind yourself that your writing is the way you share your gift and your readers need to “hear” from you.
- Begin.
If you need a little more motivation getting in touch with the WHY you write and your purpose, check out this post about that here.
What are your challenges when setting the stage to write? I’d love to know if these steps, or your own, help you. Please comment or share.
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