Lost Your Writing Mojo?
A little plan on how to get back into the groove
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Dear Friend
How are you? It seems like yonks ago that I was here connecting with familiar faces. I do hope you’re well and staying cosy out of the storms.
Me? Well, I’ve totally and utterly lost my writing mojo. It’s gone. Vanished. With no trace. You know the feeling? Well, if you don’t, lucky you! I’ve just come back from a holiday (which, let’s be honest, I rarely take due to holiday phobia and running a small business) and I’m all out of words. As you’ll see in my photos above, I’ve had the most fabulous time. Sunshine, relaxation, delicious Greek food, a G&T or three at sundown, a bit of disconnect from frankly everything… apart from the constant, annoying buzz of my tinnitus. But hey, life isn’t perfect, right?
The real kicker though, is that I’ve landed smack-dab into he busiest time for Ease Retreats, which don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love and thrive off. Every moment spent helping women unwind and connect with themselves, pulling together masterclasses with experts so guests can learn something new, providing a safe space to share stories and build friendships, it all brings me so much joy.
But it leaves about zero room from my writing. No time, no bandwidth. And it’s frustrating that I have literally no motivation to get my writing flowing again.
So if you’re anything like me - if September has arrived and almost gone in a flash, if your creative engine hasn’t yet roared to life this autumn, and you need a little push - let’s do this together.
I’m diving into some therapeutic journaling prompts I’ve just curated to kickstart my writing mojo, and you’re more than welcome to join me.
Grab a pen, settle in and let’s try and shake off the Monday brain fog.
1. What inspired me to start writing in the first place and how can I reconnect with writing on a more consistent basis.
2. What does my writing look like when I’m at my most creative?
3. What are the three main reasons why I’m feeling unmotivated to write right now?
4. What would my ideal writing routine look like if I had no distractions?
5. How can I carve out just 10 minutes each day this week to write on Substack?
6. What’s the last thing I wrote that made me feel proud?
7. What limiting believe do I have around my writing, and how can I begin to let go of them?
8. What would my writing look like this week if I gave myself permission to be imperfect and scrappy?
9. When I’m feeling like this, what activities help reignite my creativity?
10. What is my favourite way to express myself in my writing, and how can I lean into that?
If I could write about anything, without worrying about anyone else’s opinion, what would I explore?
What’s the one story or idea on my mind that I’ve not yet written about?
So there you have it - a little roadmap to get back into the flow. If you’re like me, writing sometimes needs a bit of a nudge, especially after life gets busy or we allow ourselves (rightfully so!) to relax and switch off. I’m reminding myself that only a few weeks back I had managed to write almost everyday here on substack without any push back. So I am very capable. Note to self- writing doesn’t have to be perfect, or even inspired at first. The act of just putting pen to paper, or fingers to the keyboard, is an achievement in itself.
If you’re a fan of the very talented author Elizabeth Strout, and you enjoy listening to how authentic writers like Elizabeth manage to keep on writing, you might enjoy this podcast interview from Writers on Writing.
The interview highlights how Strout has refined her writing practice and of course talks candidly about her latest novel “Tell Me Everything” which is out now in all bookshops.
“I think we all have a tender place in our heart for those days when we believed the writing would always go smoothly.” - Strout’s acknowledgment of the struggle many writers face can serve as a reminder to keep going, even when it’s not easy.
Until the next time
Take care and stay safe xx
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I think the lack of motivation for writing is going around because I've recently lost my mojo too.