How to Stay Motivated to Write Your Book

[@emilywhitehorse1686]

Love the concept of "write like it's my job." Thanks for sharing these tips!

[@knliteraryarts]

You're so welcome!

[@jamesgossweiler1349]

I'm about 40,000 words into my debut novel. I get motivated when I can answer the question, "OK, what unanticipated plot twist happens next and what is at stake for the characters?" Then, the words just flow. When this happens, I am able to participate in the plot as it develops along with the characters.

[@knliteraryarts]

That's such a great question. Thank you for sharing!

[@anna-rosephipps3132]

Serendipity. This video has come at PRECISELY the right moment. I slacked off for a week with sciatica etc. I'm 4,000 words into my memoir, so I want to get cracking

[@knliteraryarts]

So glad it was helpful. You got this!

[@RobinMKay]

Thanks for the guide! 💜

[@knliteraryarts]

You're so welcome!

[@tonyadionne]

1) Set a meaningful writing goal - give yourself a gift or prize to finish - tell someone of the date - have a book contract with a publisher with a deadline - Hayhouse membership for accountability 2) Start small ..draft 3 chapters by a certain date. Start with easiest chapters. 3) Write like it's your job. At a minimum of 15 per day or a few days per week. This will train your mind to perceive yourself as a writer. You don't have to wait for inspiration.

[@knliteraryarts]

Great summary. Thanks!

[@barterbach8996]

Totally agree that it's like a marathon. I did once run the NY marathon and when I hit the 26 mile mark I felt like I had finished -- except that there was this matter of the final .2 miles. Even though I had completed 26 miles, this final .2 seemed like it went on forever. Ugh.

[@knliteraryarts]

Yup, that last little bit can be a struggle. But worth it!

[@anna-rosephipps3132]

Thanks for the guide 👍

[@knliteraryarts]

Happy to help!

[@sophia-luciakwon2792]

Hey Thanks to You, my dormant interest in writing a memoir has been ignited. I also found out about Hay House Writer’s contest because of your mentioning it. Unfortunately i can’t afford the membership at this time, but i will work on filling out the segments of the proposal and I’m sure things will pull through when the time comes. I hope to be able to afford your help when the time comes, i will reach out to you and i hope we’ll make it happen!

[@knliteraryarts]

Wonderful! We're so glad that you're taking steps to tell you story!

[@Heleoleyva]

🥰🥰

[@SophiaGraceLove]

Did she say 25 years? She doesn’t even look 25! She’s so pretty!