Thanks for presenting these practical steps the writer can take to stay refreshed, rested, and sharp! Thanks, too, for pointing out the importance of discipline, a critical part of the equation for the professional writer, who must come through even when many of the factors that make writing so enjoyable are lacking.

I’ve written a similar piece on finding the motivation to write (which I’ve chosen as my best post of 2008 for Joanna Young’s “Simply The Best” group writing project). In this post, I share that “…the ability to write when we don’t feel like it…is what separates the professional from the amateur.”

That isn’t to say, of course, that this will always be our most inspired writing but, rather, that this professional mindset will enable us to come through with a competent piece of writing when it counts (as you’ve said in your discussion of discipline). My piece also explores some great methods for generating the interest, enthusiasm, and inspiration that make our writing come alive.

Admittedly, writing when we’re feeling “all tapped out” can be difficult. Yet, there are numerous helpful techniques that we can use to get ourselves back on track, remotivating ourselves to begin happily producing again. Thanks for sharing several of those techniques here! I’m sure they’ll prove helpful to many!

Thoroughly enjoyed this post!
Jeanne

Thanks for sharing!

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Thanks for your article!

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