A few months ago, I was overwhelmed. The past few years have taught me not to overfill my plate. As the spring term ended, my anxiety built. Students weren't getting it; I was tired and felt mentally drained. I only found joy in writing my blogs and planning my summer income. I was in a money-making mindset that was drowning out my memoir and author goals. I prayed for focus and asked God for motivation, and this blog idea came to mind a few days later. I was tired, drained, and a dry desert away from motivation. I wanted to write. Finishing my memoir, It’s All to Come, had to become a priority, so I turned to music.
1. Music makes you move, think, and feel! Listening to your upbeat playlist before you write will motivate you to write and inspire the mood and words you type. I suggest listening to a couple of your favorite songs, which will encourage and motivate you to write a few more pages.
2. Watch a movie like an author. Find one of your favorite movies or top episodes from the series you've binge-watched. As you watch it, take note of how the writer moved the characters. Pay attention to the word choice and rhythm of each character. What did the author do to make you feel What was shown or excluded? How was the purpose or lesson of the movie or book portrayed? Then try to rewrite a scene or a chapter in your own words. You can also try applying those same techniques to your characters, settings, or plot.
3. Have a conversation with another writer. There is something that comes with talking about your book with another author or writer. Hearing you're not alone in the struggle seems to provide soothing comfort. Becoming a world-recognized author is a challenge, but it is possible to achieve. Sharing your blocks and writer's hardships can motivate you to write more and finish your book. Also, ask Google or YouTube about your favorite author.
4. Affirm yourself! I got this idea when I was struggling and praying for DreamWriterInk! to live. I found an article that highlighted the author's affirmation, written and said by Octavia Butler. She created a list of writing goals she planned to achieve in her career. A good number of them became her reality. Write down all the aspirations you hope your books will achieve. As the Word says, write your vision and make it plain. Then repeat that thing once a day or more. Watch how your motivation and writing increase. Just believe, and it will happen, or God will tell you how to make it happen.
5. The Bible. Sure, it sounds cliché and expected from a Christian author. But asking the Bible for help, understanding, and motivation has always worked for me and my customers. Going to The Word for motivation is my normal. Concerning writing, depression, doubt, and men. My favorite scripture explains the Bible's purpose and reason. John makes it clear that reading and believing the Word of God will bring you closer to Him. We usually go to our parents or friends for help. After realizing God is both, you'll find all the motivation needed to accomplish your goals. When in doubt, fear, or writer's block, I turn to God and The Word. Personally, I suggest the books of Psalms or Proverbs for motivation. Asking Google for motivating Bible verses works too.
Overall, as an author or writer, trying these five tips will help you find the motivation you need to finish your book.
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