I often need a “reward” to motivate me to write. I wrote all four of my completed manuscripts by promising myself a treat after finishing a chapter, writing 1,000 words, etc. Here are some ideas to get you typing:
- Purchase a new journal
- Buy new fountain pens
- Download a new book
- Throw a dance party
- Take yourself out to dinner
- Chat with a friend
- Make yourself a hot chocolate
- Visit a museum
- Wear your favorite outfit
- Flip through a glossy magazine
- Watch an hour of a TV show
- Color in a coloring book
- Read a few blogs
- Surf wikipedia
- Take a trip.
Now get writing so you can take a walk around the neighborhood. 🙂
Robyn
26 Jan 2014I love this whole list of motivators! I’ve definitely been known to bribe myself with little ideas like this. I may just have to add ‘Use little rewards to motivate yourself’ to my 7 Tips to Keep You Writing Post. http://livingwhatyoulove.com/7-tricks-to-keep-writing-when-youre-stuck
Sarah Biernacki
28 Jan 2014Thanks, Robyn! I love your post as well. 🙂 I think it is so difficult to write if the muse has not visited in a bit.