How do you stay motivated to write?
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blogzandstuff
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I only do subjects I enjoy and am interested in, then it's not a chore as you want to learn about it anyway
My god I'm rolling. LOL
Random_Traveler
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Motivation is overrated. Motivation just makes it easy to start.
I am currently on a quest to build a career as a freelance writer. How I do it is by forcing myself to write an article every day. Once you get into the habit, it is easy to sustain. So far I haven't looked for paid work yet, but I can already see an improvement in both my writing ability & my self-discipline.
P.S. I realise admitting that I have trouble being motivated to write is not the best advertising, but at least you know you are not alone
I am currently on a quest to build a career as a freelance writer. How I do it is by forcing myself to write an article every day. Once you get into the habit, it is easy to sustain. So far I haven't looked for paid work yet, but I can already see an improvement in both my writing ability & my self-discipline.
P.S. I realise admitting that I have trouble being motivated to write is not the best advertising, but at least you know you are not alone
solidguy_82
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Regarding what you want to write? I use google news to find latest news regarding topic my site is about and i write in my own words.Writing is big headache daily but as you start writing ,you will find interesting.If you are lazy then hire a writer
Zero Hour
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I'm not a horrible writer, and sometimes I even enjoy it, but it's just so hard to get started sometimes.
I want to start an amazon affiliate site, and I even have a pretty good niche.
Its just so hard to figure out what exactly to write about, and then to get
motivated to write 500-2000 words for just one article.
My question is do y'all have any tips or tricks on how to stay motivated to write?
Also any tips on how to figure out what to write about or how to structure my writing is much appreciated.
Hey Albiyon,
YOu can get yourself a simple headset for about 10 bucks. Get on google docs which has a fantastic dictation feature, and just talk about what's on your mind when it comes to reviews. YOu can even go over to amazon and look at some of the reviews left by others, go over to youtube and check out a few videos, maybe take a few notes, and then just talk about whats on your mind when it comes to the product man.
Super easy. Just write down some bullet points and let google docs dictate the thing for you. BOOM oyu could be doing a review or 2 a day like this bro.
Good luck man!
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Zero Hour
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Motivation is overrated. Motivation just makes it easy to start.
I am currently on a quest to build a career as a freelance writer. How I do it is by forcing myself to write an article every day. Once you get into the habit, it is easy to sustain. So far I haven't looked for paid work yet, but I can already see an improvement in both my writing ability & my self-discipline.
P.S. I realise admitting that I have trouble being motivated to write is not the best advertising, but at least you know you are not alone
Hey I love this man. It's realistic to me. Nobody is going to stay motivated to do something all the time. We all have to grind things out. People who think that making money online is going to be some kind of walk in the park or that you aren't going to have to do somethings that you don't want to do are kidding themselves.
"Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity." - Lou Holtz
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topakins
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Jessica Ennis, the Heptathlete, had a horrible shot put.
"I hate it!" she said in 2004. Her PB at the time was less than 11metres in that event.
Her coach told her to change her mindset. Instead of "I hate it", she started chanting "I love it! I have so many improvements to make and if I do, there's hundreds of extra points I can get just in that event!"
Within 8 years, she had improved her shot put by over 3.5 metres, adding an extra 250 points in one event.
She also won the World Championships (twice if an appeal is granted on a Russian doper), broke the National and Commonwealth records, and ultimately won Olympic Gold at London 2012, her home olympics. She then had a baby, and still returned to win another championships and a silver medal in Rio 2016.
Her advice to a younger teammate who flopped in Rio, Katarina Johnson Thompson, who is brilliant at everything apart from the shot putt and Javelin?
"Don't worry Kat, my shot was terrible at your age too. You just have to find a reason to love it"
Thought you might find that useful.
EDIT: Sorry mate, for some reason got you and the OP mixed up, thought you were asking the original Q. Oh well, hope it helps somebody nonetheless.
This is pure gold! It's helping me already. Thanks
Rosca
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Step 1: Play music
Step 2: Get high/drunk
Step 3: Write your soul out
Step 4: Check your Paypal and watch the money pile up.
I've been content writing for a few months now and it's amazing.
Keep it up man!
You'll be surprised that writing articles is a great intro to IM. Your best motivator will be your goals and dreams for the future. Work to make it happen fam.
Step 2: Get high/drunk
Step 3: Write your soul out
Step 4: Check your Paypal and watch the money pile up.
I've been content writing for a few months now and it's amazing.
Keep it up man!
You'll be surprised that writing articles is a great intro to IM. Your best motivator will be your goals and dreams for the future. Work to make it happen fam.
Don't think too much, just write and let it flow. You may not always feel motivated, but if you think about the fact that you could be grinding at some job doing some hard manual labor for minimum wage, then I'll bet that will get you fired up to write! Writing is valuable. Just one good article can pay dividends for years to come. Just think about that. Every time you create an article, you are in essence creating another asset.
Jobdollarr
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You only need to facilitate the work.
If you can not write.
Hiring a writer is a good reason for your problem
If you can not write.
Hiring a writer is a good reason for your problem
outscrape
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^^^^^
Also, if you can find a friend who'll help you out (maybe you trade with someone here), call someone up on skype and just have a conversation with them. record it and use TTS or what have you to auto-write it out. Edit it or post it review style.
Either way, I personally find it much easier to talk to someone than to talk to my computer.
Roger Marquez
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Personally, i believe the word "motivation" is the cancer for success.
I mean, don´t get me wrong.
It´s great to do something you feel motivated but this CAN´T BE THE CASE WHENEVER YOU NEED/MUST GET SOMETHING DONE!
Instead, focus on developing discipline and consistency in order to achieve both your personal and professional goals.
Building habits that will lead you into put in the work/action needed regardless how you feel it´s the single most important aspect to succeed on pretty much anything you set as goal.
My 2cc on the topic.
agetmant
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Do you know Ross Enamait?
Roger Marquez
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Nope
agetmant
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Alright. Reason I asked is because he literally said your words about 3 hours ago..
For anyone else stumbling upon this 2016 thread..
Ross Enamait - "Motivation is overrated. Discipline is far more powerful and reliable over the long haul. To be truly successful, you must be disciplined enough to grind even on those days when you don't want to do anything. That's what separates winners and losers."
Roger Marquez
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Yeah, remember reading that philosophy a few years ago.
Can´t remember now where exactly but i do remember the guy reffered to motivation as a "cancer" and i totally related to that.
Can´t remember now where exactly but i do remember the guy reffered to motivation as a "cancer" and i totally related to that.
Purush
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you got 2016 thread mate. well spent 2cc but how do u got this thread mate.
EducatedHustle
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Just ask yourself "do i want this money or not"
Roger Marquez
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Soo...?
Thanks (i guess)
I was searching for info/advice on how to improve my writing skills