The imaginary friends sitting inside my head refuse to talk to me these days. Honestly, the little winter we get in Karachi makes me lazier than I actually am, and focusing on the four books I have to release in 2022 is becoming hard.

For any author with a lack of motivation and a dwindling level of productivity, it can be incredibly difficult to get back into the groove when the weather is so unfavorable, and considering I am a homebody, I am sure the lack of Vitamin D in my body is also playing a major role.

But I refuse to say “I can’t” to my story. Instead of giving up or trying too hard… I am taking a moderate approach.

Second, I am using a glitter pen to jot down ideas coming to my mind. I just like the feel of it on paper, and it makes me want to write.

I am trying to take a bath every other day and get into regular clothes, but I have been in PJ’s since 2020 March, and I do not like the feel, so I change into my worn-out T-shirt and Pajama after praying.

I am taking breaks… after writing every 500 words, I take a break and listen to some audiobook… these days, I am listening to “Tying the Scot” by Jennifer Trethewey cuz I am a sucker for historical romance and possessive heroes.

I have also installed the Live Transcribe app on my phone, and I just dictate when an idea comes to me.

Another thing I am doing is, trying to stay true to myself… I know my capacity and mood swings, so I am not forcing myself to work for a goal that would make me uncomfortable… Instead, I want to enjoy every minute of writing and creating vast fantasy worlds.

So folks, there you have it.. Some of things I am trying to get myself out the rut. It is working.. I think cuz I wrote this!

Tell me what do you guys do to overcome Writer’s block/ Procastination?

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