Writing Deep
Writing deep : write 3000 words a day
When it comes to writing deep, you find you can write a lot! Sometimes however, there is a block that prevents you from achieving your goals. To get the creative juices flowing again, you must clear a path from desire to action. Use these three simple action steps to liberate the creative being you are:
Action Step One : Write your goal
Write a sentence in present tense that creates a clear picture in your mind. It should be an active statement with a deadline, such as “I write a complete synopsis of my novel by Friday.” Make your goal and deadline as realistic as possible, and that they motivate you to action.
Action Step Two : Free-write
If you notice it is difficult to start the writing process, pick up the pen and paper, and write freely. It’s easiest to write something you know about. These Prime the Mind(TM) exercises can help:
- Feel. What are your feelings in this moment–about your life, about writing? Allow yourself to express what needs to be said. Don’t hold back.
- Take inventory of your writing strengths and weaknesses. Make note of your mental, emotional and physical writing space. Be compassionate, compliment yourself.
- Address and befriend the inner critic. What do you fear? Why? Acknowledge your worries and doubts. Address anyone or anything that you feel is getting in the way of you sitting down and writing.
Action Step Three : Write!
Start. Write. You have set your goal, addressed your issues, and cleared your mind. Now write.
You are a writer.
Writers write.
