{"id":4991,"date":"2011-09-28T10:08:14","date_gmt":"2011-09-28T15:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lisatener.local\/?p=4991"},"modified":"2024-09-30T09:00:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T13:00:37","slug":"inspired-to-write-how-to-keep-the-juices-flowing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jodieburdette.net\/lisatener\/2011\/09\/inspired-to-write-how-to-keep-the-juices-flowing\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspired to Write: How to Keep the Juices Flowing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Writing Strategies for Staying Inspired<\/h2>\n

While preparing to teach Inspired to Write<\/span><\/span><\/strong> tomorrow, I’ve been thinking about the importance of support in keeping our writing juices flowing. It seems to me a challenge all writers struggle with.<\/p>\n

I thought I’d share some of the writing strategies I use myself and those I use with my private clients and in my book writing classes.<\/p>\n

1. Find a Buddy:<\/span><\/strong> About 98% of the population needs some accountability to get their book (or other writing project) done. Buddies can support each other to overcome any challenges, make suggestions and offers solutions that you may not be able to see yourself and inspire you to do the writing you committed to each week. You can even meet at a cafe and write simultaneously. And a buddy is free!<\/p>\n

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Writing with a collaborator offers many rewards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2. Engage a Collaborator.<\/span><\/strong> Granted, this strategy is not for the faint of heart. Collaborating takes good judgement in choosing a collaborator, a commitment to clear communication and working out the often-inevitable human challenges that can come up when working closely with someone. However, it can also be incredibly rewarding. My first book was written with two collaborators. My course materials were originally written with a collaborator and the book I am currently working on is being written with a collaborator.<\/p>\n

Why? Three reasons:<\/p>\n