Creating a writing routine text description

Create a writing routine

Five suggestions are provided.

If the routine fails

If the routine doesn’t help, or you find your energy lags in the middle of the day, change your pace, move to a different location, try a different style of music or background noise, change your posture, or even change your font size.

Just write

The first few sentences or paragraphs may not be good, relevant, or included in the final draft, but will help you get into the writing mindset and get ideas flowing. Set a timer for 5 minutes and try not to take the pen off the page – or your fingers off the keys – in that time.

Avoid stubbornness and perfectionism

Accept that the first draft will not be perfect and will require revisions. If you are stuck on a particular phrase or sentence, try erasing it completely and starting over with a different approach.

Develop a support system

Once you have given your suggestions, review the author’s changes. Reach out to friends, peers, and others who can help you through difficulties. Peers will understand the process and can give suggestions on how they  cope with writer’s block. Family and friends can offer moral and emotional support to boost your self-confidence.

When all else fails, take a break

Go for a walk, exercise, or sleep to reset your brain.