tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post960023569895092126..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: Three tips for staying motivated with writingStephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-2210098976183467642010-12-23T01:51:23.201-06:002010-12-23T01:51:23.201-06:00That's funny. I don't think ever read or w...That's funny. I don't think ever read or written historical fiction before! There's always a first time for everything...it just seems to, like you said -- click!:)emiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042164350910286833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-61008489860280931902010-12-22T14:30:37.761-06:002010-12-22T14:30:37.761-06:00Emii, you must be a historical writer at heart. I ...Emii, you must be a historical writer at heart. I love it when ideas just click like that!<br /><br />Mary, I think December is a particularly tough month to write, so be nice to yourself :)Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-4557689032779302652010-12-22T08:27:56.774-06:002010-12-22T08:27:56.774-06:00I feel like this little bit of knowledge was just ...I feel like this little bit of knowledge was just for me! Especially since I havent't written anything new in oh three weeks? But now I'll just force myself, like workin out. hahah<br />Thank you again, Stephanie!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15710084386989277416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-12039644129901176672010-12-22T02:23:30.092-06:002010-12-22T02:23:30.092-06:00I've just gotten an idea for a book -- previou...I've just gotten an idea for a book -- previously, I've written about stuff that everyone else has already written or is writing. But this time, I'm writing about something that I'm actually interested in -- the slave trade. You know, Amazing Grace the movie and William Wilberforce and all that. At first I thought it was totally boring, but I really got into it after we spend hours and hours on it in English. Everyone was sick of it, but at the end, I found myself wanting to learn more -- not to never hear the words "slave trade" or "William Wilberforce" again. And for me, it's pretty exciting! <br /><br />Diary writing is something I definitely do. I try and write everyday...emiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042164350910286833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-48009723258923370702010-12-21T20:52:37.913-06:002010-12-21T20:52:37.913-06:00Diana, thank you for sharing that! I think us bein...Diana, thank you for sharing that! I think us being bored with our own story is definitely a sign that something is wrong. Character motivation is a good thing to keep tabs on.<br /><br />Jazmine, I'm definitely the same way. Something I've started doing is ending my writing day mid-scene, rather than at the end of a scene or chapter. For me, it makes it easier to dive back in the next day.<br /><br />Tonya, self-doubt can certainly play a role too. That's when it's good to have writer friends, or if not that, just someone in your life to whom you can say, "Does this suck, or am I being overcritical?"Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-91890896545361289582010-12-21T19:34:19.845-06:002010-12-21T19:34:19.845-06:00I have trouble staying motivated. I have an idea o...I have trouble staying motivated. I have an idea or write something & then go back the next day & think it's lame &'not good. Maybe that's more self doubt than motivation related.Tonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14500897912581589616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-91025427430629681842010-12-21T15:26:22.022-06:002010-12-21T15:26:22.022-06:00This really helped me =)
I tend to slack and tell...This really helped me =) <br />I tend to slack and tell myself I just don't "feel" like writing... or I'm not "up to it". <br />All I need to do at times is read a little bit of one of my books and POOF I'm motivated. =D for a little bit at least... haha<br /><br />Thanks for posting this! This helped! =]Jazmine~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06246960020080246030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-62623466806504566332010-12-21T13:47:33.892-06:002010-12-21T13:47:33.892-06:00This past summer I heard from a publisher regardin...This past summer I heard from a publisher regarding one of my stories, and they wanted a rewrite. I started out excited and strong, but soon faltered and had trouble moving from chapter to chapter. The reason wasn't lack of motivation, but rather I wasn't excited about the direction the story was taking. It turned out I had to go back and reevaluate the goals and motivation of my main character. I made a major change to the story, and bang, it started flowing again and the excitement returned. <br /><br />If lack of motivation stems from being bored with the story or feeling there's something wrong with it... that gut instinct is probably right! For example, if the author is bored, it's possible the reader will be too. So... spice it up! Go deeper into the characters and the plot to find something that's going to make the plot sing... and then the author will probably do the same. :-) <br /><br />Blessings!<br />DianaChristian Young Adult Writers (CYAW)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05051189611965882591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-17815886789110242752010-12-21T13:25:57.605-06:002010-12-21T13:25:57.605-06:00Tessa, journaling is a great habit to get into! Th...Tessa, journaling is a great habit to get into! The discipline of it can really keep you engaged in writing.<br /><br />Hope you enjoy your Christmas too!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-56905133764393774882010-12-21T10:35:26.204-06:002010-12-21T10:35:26.204-06:00This is exactly what I needed to read! Thanks for ...This is exactly what I needed to read! Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />I think another great motivational tip would be to commit to journaling. I'm not great at keeping this up, however there are many benefits to doing so, especially if you are an aspiring author.<br /><br />Maybe during this winter break I'll let my inner artist rest. It's been through a pretty long journey this year. =)<br /><br />I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.<br /><br />TessaTessa Emily Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625256104634830104noreply@blogger.com