What to do when you don't feel like writing?

[Sam62]

Every content creator goes through this. What's the best thing to do to when the content you yourself are writing isn't engaging you.

[RusyShah06]

I have been through similar days as you. But, as a writer, what I focus on is first developing the draft. And then going back to proofread everything to weed out unnecessary information while removing grammar errors. Eventually, I start a fresh research, change keywords to see the results of the research, and then see what others are writing. I then change certain things in my draft accordingly. Again, I proofread to remove disjointed sentences. 

[Sam62]

Nice advice @RusyShah06. Thanks:)

[huonghtd]

Definitely been there. I usually try to start writing anyway ...the goal is to keep momentum, not quality so I aim to finish a draft and come back the next day to review and edit if needed. 

[Sam62]

That's a good advice @huonghtd. I think compromising with the quality(only for that specific phase) is bearable.

[PVăn]

<p>The worst thing is to wait for inspiration or conditions to start writing. instead, I focus on building processes and applying strategies that help me write even when I don't feel like it.</p>

[Sam62]

True. Waiting for inspiration is something that can take an eternity. If it's not a super-secret, can you tell what strategies you use?

[ImJustinAndrsn]

Just start writting, even if its gibberish or doesn't have anything to do with the content.  Eventually, your mind will start pushing out ideas. 

[Sam62]

That's a good tip to keep going. @ImJustinAndrsn. I'm trying it.

[ImJustinAndrsn]

Let me know how it works for you.

[jbecpham]

Something that has always helped me was rereading what i previously wrote and brain storming off ideas that i never finished then.

[Sam62]

That's a great tip. I'll try it. Thanks @jbecpham 

[jennysowyrda]

Great advice, @jbecpham! It's always easier to build off of something that you've already started than feel like you're starting from scratch! 

[milcapeguero]

Time to step back and go do some reading, especially something outside Marketing or Sales, check Pinterest, watch a movie (or 3), go out, take a walk, etc.

Sometimes the mind needs a refresh.

[kara_susvilla]

Going outside and taking a walk is how I like to give my mind a refresh! @milcapeguero

[milcapeguero]

Yeah, I love it. Also, I find out that while I'm waiting my turn in "ANY" place, my mind suddenly starts creating ideas. I need to bring my sketchbook every time with me.

[Sam62]

Thanks @milcapeguero for these tips.

You're right that you should read something outside marketing or sales. I think that's what I need.

[milcapeguero]

Awesome! happy to help.