Hello! So I decided to do another “How To” blog post just because you guys like them and they are fun to put together so here is one on how to find motivation to write because that can be hard sometimes. Writing is hard so I want to help you guys find the motivation to push past that and just write.

Podcasts – I love podcasts, they are just fun to listen to and depending on the subject, they can be very informative. I especially love listening to writing podcasts because they motivate and inspire me to write while giving helpful tips. My ultimate favourite writing podcast is 88 Cups of Tea with Yin Chang just because she has amazing writers and artists come on and give amazing tips and quotes. Definitely check this podcast out if you haven’t!

Writing Books – I love to read so recently I began reading books on writing. I’ve read books on fantasy and sci fi writing, literature, technical writing, and really just anything that will help me become a better writer. I jot down notes that I find helpful or little quotes that inspire me to keep writing because I feel like when you look back on those notes, you may feel inspired to follow them. Reading is a very very important part of being a writer, so why not also read books on writing?

Author Talks – On YouTube you can find endless amounts of videos on whatever topic you imagine. I know for a fact there are author pep talks or author interviews on there and those always motivate me to write. Just hearing about how the author struggled at times and things they did to overcome whatever obstacles were thrown in their way will inspire you to move past your obstacles. Also, they most likely give great writing tips and information that will help you! It’s always good to listen to the pros.

Writing Tip of the Day – Remember, an idea doesn’t make a story. It’s the way the writer writes it that makes it a story.

Writing Quote of the Day – There is no greater agony than baring an untold story inside of you. Maya Angelou