Riain Fox
I try not to rely on inspiration. Being a published author is a job (for me, at least). Can you imagine someone in any other industry only working when inspiration strikes?
I have a routine. Before I sit down and write, I do the same actions. It's a trick I picked up in some psychology, self-help, productivity hack book. Create a routine, stick with it, and then even if you're not "in the mood," as long as you do the steps leading up to writing, you'll be in the mood when you finish the routine.
One of the things I do is listen to music while I write. Instrumental only, so no lyrics. I listen to the same playlist on Spotify, so now when I hear it come on, like Pavlov's dogs, I get the itch to write.
I have a routine. Before I sit down and write, I do the same actions. It's a trick I picked up in some psychology, self-help, productivity hack book. Create a routine, stick with it, and then even if you're not "in the mood," as long as you do the steps leading up to writing, you'll be in the mood when you finish the routine.
One of the things I do is listen to music while I write. Instrumental only, so no lyrics. I listen to the same playlist on Spotify, so now when I hear it come on, like Pavlov's dogs, I get the itch to write.
More Answered Questions
About Goodreads Q&A
Ask and answer questions about books!
You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.
See Featured Authors Answering Questions
Learn more