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Q&A How can I get into the mindset to write?

I read somewhere, don't ask where because I forgot, that if you wait for the right mood to write, you won't get anything done. So, I think if you just try to sit in front of your computer/paper, ...

posted 6y ago by A.T. Catmus‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T07:20:18Z (over 4 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar A.T. Catmus‭ · 2019-12-08T07:20:18Z (over 4 years ago)
I read somewhere, don't ask where because I forgot, that if you wait for the right mood to write, you won't get anything done.

So, I think if you just try to sit in front of your computer/paper, relax for a few minutes and delve into your character's mind, it would be better than to just not write until your mood gets better. It's hard, I know because I struggle with it too, but maybe in time it gets easier. Try to write at least a 100 words. It'd be better than nothing. Also, music might help. Putting a song in the background, very low if you don't like to hear music while you write, that goes with the tone of the scene, could help you keep the scene consistent.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2017-11-13T08:43:54Z (over 6 years ago)
Original score: 24