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                                                              Writing Goals

            Not everyone feels up to a challenge most days. No matter the situation. Sometimes you want to hide your head in the sand and not be bothered with what your mind says you should be doing.

            So, what if I haven’t written a darn thing all week long.  Not to mention started working on rewrites and editing. I’m not in the mood.

            I know, we’ve all been there a time or two.  Deadlines in a month and you’re doing a great job at ignoring the ticking clock that is counting down the minutes until D-day.

            I know how hard the struggle is most days when you need to write but can’t quite find the inspiration to get started.  Writers block is an unwanted guest and choses some of the most inopportune times for a visit.

What you need is motivation.  Easier said than done right? Well, I have a remedy for the writing goals blues with five ways to get you moving in the right direction.  

According to Writers Digest these are five of ten daily writing tips to get your motor running.

1.      Make a date with yourself. This creative gesture is designed to allow some quality time for you and what you do best. Set the date and keep it.

2.      Right brain, right time. For most authors, there are various times of the day that our minds are geared toward creativity. This is the perfect element for writing goals.

3.      A clean, well lit place.  Okay so maybe the basement isn’t the quintessential spot for writing the next bestseller. Perhaps, a room above ground with proper lighting and uncluttered will suit you better.  It’s a proven fact, that a cluttered work area limits a clear thought process. Clear out the clutter and add a lamp or two for better results.

4.      Switch off all electronic devices.  We all know how distracting cell phones, tv’s and all things of this nature can be.  It is counter productive and messes up the creative flow. A word of advice turn them off and focus on what is important.

5.      Set a daily quota or word count.  This always works well for me and I don’t mind a good challenge. I write every day, except on Sundays. I don’t have a specific word count or daily quota, but I work until the magic stops flowing.   

The main gist of these writing exercises is to help you to develop a system that works with your writing goals and helps you to stick with it. A busy life isn’t always a productive one. However, if we can use some of these techniques to increase what we do best, then most certainly they are worth trying.