
The Road to Your Writing Routine: Tips from Ginny McSheehan
The Road to Your Writing Routine: Tips from Ginny McSheehan
Find a time that works for you.
This time should be when you are available and when you feel the most creative.
This is YOUR time, hoard it like a dragon!
Use the time not just for the nitty gritty, but for things that make you feel good and WANT to show up.
Try self care routines, meditation, spiritual practices (if applicable) and pleasure reading.
Set up a space that works for you.
Know what kind of space makes you comfortable and keep it like this.
Decorate it with things that spark joy.
Suggestions include artwork, favorite books, and affirmations.
Can be big or small as long as it is yours.
Set achievable and attainable goals.
Base your goal on your personal needs and life schedule
Do what will make you feel successful.
Track your goal in a way that motivates you.
Some suggestions include sticker charts, bullet journals, and marking to-do lists.
Have techniques for Writer’s Block on hand.
When you feel blocked, instead of skipping your routine, try a technique instead.
Suggestions include writers sprints, free flow idea generation, and tarot/oracle cards for prompts.
Sometimes the solution for a block is a break. Try mindfulness and give it time.
Happy Writing!