Dec 29 2008
Do You Run Out of Energy to Write?
Here are some questions worth considering:
Are you Writing What You’re Passionate About?
The easiest source of energy is your passion. When you’re passionate about something, you don’t have to consciously generate energy. Energy comes from some deep, mysterious source. The moment you write something that your heart doesn’t desire, your energy saps.
Are You Writing When Your Energy Level is High?
Ask yourself how much energy you need for writing. Much more than needed for other activities? Then write when your energy level is high. If your day job exhausts you, write before you set out to work. Take about fifteen minutes or even half an hour to write. If you commute by train use the time to write. Write during tea or lunch breaks. Write on the way back from work. Don’t wait until your day’s energy drains away before writing.
Do You Waste Your High Energy Level?
Do you undertake menial tasks when your energy level is high. Do you read emails, make phone calls, surf the Internet or do anything else which doesn’t require much energy when you can write?
Never do anything else but write when your energy level is high.
