M.L. Brennan
Inspiration is a funny thing. Sometimes you just wake up in the morning and you know that it's going to be a good writing day. Other times physical exercise can help -- take a nice walk and you suddenly feel ready to write. It can be a seasonal thing as well - I really enjoy writing on warm sunny days when I can open the window and let a breeze come through the room.
That being said, one of the most important things that I have learned is that it's important to not just wait until you get inspired to write. Writing is like a muscle, and if you exercise it enough, you don't have to wait for the days of inspiration to roll around to get words on the page. The more you write, the easier it gets -- you'll still have those days where everything is perfect and the words absolutely flow, but at the same time you'll also be able to sit down and write even when the words are more stubborn.
That being said, one of the most important things that I have learned is that it's important to not just wait until you get inspired to write. Writing is like a muscle, and if you exercise it enough, you don't have to wait for the days of inspiration to roll around to get words on the page. The more you write, the easier it gets -- you'll still have those days where everything is perfect and the words absolutely flow, but at the same time you'll also be able to sit down and write even when the words are more stubborn.
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Aug 16, 2014 11:54PM · flag