Preventing Creative Burnout as a Writer

[@kokoro_flow]

tysm! i needed this! 💖

[@anastasiyasankevich]

Repurposing old ideas is seriously one of the most important things ever. Why let them go to waste if they aren't really 'you' anymore, when you can instead keep some elements and make it into a story that you love? I remember a few years back (I don't feel that way anymore) I would feel guilty about writing from old ideas because it was 'cheating' and I didn't really come up with a new concept. That is definitely a lie. Those old ideas have some gems.

[@winsy5241]

Not a professional writer, just like to write in my free time. Something I like to do when I'm getting out of creative burnout on a big project is to flesh out specific parts instead of focusing on progressing the plot. I often do this with characters, rereading different parts and taking note of how certain events may shift their way of thinking or pondering what would happen if they chose to do something different. Like you said, rereading previous works can help get you back in the groove, and by rereading what I've written, I often find new ways to tie in past events or have characters make choices I hadn't considered before. My creative burnout is often caused by rushing a story to the point where it doesn't even feel like my own, or when I start too many different ideas because ADHD goes burr. Slowing down and fully fleshing out parts of the story allows me to reclaim it. Also, something that I believe causes a lot of burnout for beginner writers (I say like I am not one myself) is the notion that each story has to be something new and original. Not all stories have to be completely different, and you're not obligated to finish every story. Writing is meant to be enjoyable; if it isn't, it reflects in your work. So, you have a specific idea or trope you like but don't want to fully commit to? Write it! Have fun!

[@nickandkronic818]

An other way that I think is helpful is to read your story from the beginning to the point your stuck and that might help your welcome if it works

[@jackjohnhameld6401]

Repetition is exhausting especially when it is tied to prolonged drudgery, Over a very long period it has been linked to dementia. Martin Amis experienced exhaustion after the death of his sister; he said it was hard to get out of bed in the morning. Scott Fitzgerald thought that vitality once lost was the hardest thing to recover. He lost all hope after Zelda's hospitalisation. Recovery from burnout can be aided by love, friendship, religion & magic. Joseph Campbell said we should look fore springs of eternal life.

[@jackjohnhameld6401]

I recommend *Understanding Martin Amis* by James Diedrick (University of South Carolina Press 1995, 2004) which examines his relationship with his father Kingsley Amis as well as the cousin of Martin's who was murdered by serial killer Fred West. Jack Haggerty

[@yiota23rock]

Its very helpful all this.

[@roshanrahealer]

Thanks for this video. It's inspiring! And relatable to my own burnout tips. When burned out, meditations, naps, sleep hygiene at night, mind-mapping, journaling, art in other forms, and therapy help me recognize why I love writing and editing for others. I have more things that help, too. Dialectical Behavior Therapy has given me plenty of coping tools for when I get stressed, which is the underlying cause of burnout. The reason I do all these things is if I'm only working on one goal, I don't feel like myself. Walks in nature help, too. Once I'm rested, the excitement of writing comes back. Speaking of burnout, on 8 November I'm doing a presentation with the Professional Editors Network called "Productivity in the Face of Burnout." :)

[@milesdarkwell4547]

Going to keep all of this in mind for nanowrimo!

[@sachisen6651]

I just got from creative burnout. I had to take two months off my WIP, and tbh, it actually worked. When I got back, I was able to finish two chapters in a month (it usually takes me a month to write one chapter).

[@bkjackson8092]

This is a subject that we could discuss forever because there are so many angles to it! But what works best for me in burnout is to switch to another project. However even THAT has a pitfall--bouncing back and forth from project to project & never getting anything done can be a real possibility. So I would say switch projects but with discipline to finish your work (speaking as one who hasn't exercised enough discipline in my writing life).

[@WritingsOfASpicyMind]

I'm just getting over creative burnout. I pushed myself to write a first draft fairly fast, and after my creativity was mush. Edit: when I feel burnt out, instead of taking a full break, I keep my little "shiny new idea vault," and I allow myself to flesh out an idea. I find that letting myself outline a new project inspires me. Then I also have a project I can easily pick up and start writing once I finish my project.

[@theresas.9511]

This is very spooky. An hour before this video was uploaded I decided to take a small writing break before finishing the climax of my current project. Even though I'm so close to being done and really wanted to push through so I could meet my imaginary deadlines. Seems like the universe approves of my decision lol

[@DenkyManner]

I don't worry about burnout, I just accept it. I'd been writing every day for a week, with some very long days and my creativity, or even my basic ability to understand what I was writing or why, dried up. Couldn't face another day of it. Simple solution is (if possible) take a few days off and recharge by trying to engage with other people's work, books, movies, TV etc. I find myself eager to get back to writing instead of dreading it.

[@u_t_d_s_h-1_a]

Inspiration to write more and avoid burn out is everywhere; in one's hands: pen one carries with him or her always---to use for jotring lines that fade away soon afterwards, yes, pens can keep one writing once one has enough lines to add enough flowery lines to books: eg novels, four lines a day will complete a novellette in onenone year. Another way to keeping burnnouts away is joining writing groups ---just being disciplined, determine to write and pursue it...

[@sabrinarosas3365]

What's your advice for managing creative burnout when dealing with deadlines? I'm struggling with creative burnout but I write for work and I'm in a position where taking a break or stepping away from a project for more than a day or two is just not an option. How do you find a balance between the the eb and flow of non-linear creativity and the rigidity of deadlines and work schedules? How can you ease yourself through creative burnout without stepping away from the thing that burned you out in the first place?

[@lakeshagadson357]

I love to get to writing before I get a writers job

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