How do you write when you're not in the mood?

It can, indeed. That's why I tend to listen to classical music. I found that as long as I am not listening to songs I know inside-out, or to lyrics-free music, I tend to concentrate much better.

 

I think even that is a craft that can be approached professionally. At any rate, there are certainly comedy writers who show up to work every day to write sitcoms and such.

 

you can check this Program Guide tool, this link to help you handle mood better and it can help you to not only writing, but also another work activity

http://programs.clearerthinking.org/program_guide_tool.html#.V8fEgfl96M_

 

I'm sure a few will check it out, but I prefer to motivate myself. Thanks for the link anyway.

 

I usually turn on my favorite songs its uplift my mood
so and some alcohol sometimes

 

I can see where alcohol might get one in the mood to write. Not sure that it would improve the quality of your content though.

 

Sometimes it's really helpful method

 

Let's see here shall we? There are two writers who charge the same rates. One motivates themselves to write with music or just some mental trick that they have learnt. The other gets gassed on booze in order to be in the mood to write.
Now in all seriousness, which writer do you hire? I would suggest that the content from the gassed out writer would require a whole lot of editing.

 

I've found that doing something right-brained is often the solution. Taking a walk, listening to music (usually a writing playlist or preferred genre helps, because it switches you to that place), taking a shower, or even just doodling can put you in the creative mood.

My daughter and I have found that we get our best writing ideas when mucking out horse stalls and paddocks. It's time consuming (or can be), is repetitive, and you don't have much else to do while shoveling pooh than think and muse...eventually, you start coming up with ideas. (I always muck with a notebook in my back pocket.) Definitely, it's a right-brained activity (though not recommended if you don't completely love horses).

Sometimes it's as simple as sitting in the same chair, in the same place where you normally work. I have an office area; I don't always write there, but when I do, I write more.

 

Sometimes attempting to motivate oneself can be the shits. But then again having writers block is a crappy place to be in, so shovel away I say!

 

(Dynadot is a company, but I'm answering as someone who does a lot of writing and content both for Dynadot and for fun.) One thing that I do is read. It doesn't even have to be related to what I want to write, but it just helps me get inspired by reading others' words. Of course, if it's related to what I want to write that can help even more because then I get ideas of what I can include and start to get some focus on what I'd like to write on the subject. The other thing I do when I actually sit down to write, is I don't delete things I've written. I simply move them down the page and continue writing above because sometimes I find what I would have otherwise deleted will sometimes work somewhere else in the blog, article, story, etc.

 

I believe that we all get inspired by reading others words. But the trick is not to use them as our own.

 

Yes, definitely. That is not what I meant. I like to use them for inspiration - to get the creative juices flowing.

 

What I personally do is walk around the park to get inspiration. I also have some effective post structures in place just to get me started on what to research and write. It also helps to read related writing and get those brain cells working.

 

Very good suggestion, getting away from it all and separating yourself from the daily grind could work. Also nature is inspirational.

 

I just take a quick nap, play games on my phone, or cleaning up the room. Taking a nap works best for me, though.

 

Recharging one's batteries is important in any endeavor including writing.

 

I usually start watching interviews of prominent and notable people (and good speakers) to gain insipiration on the topic I am supposed to write about. Sometimes I try to I write out keywords or useful phrases in the process, and then use them as core ideas of the article. It works like a charm for me

 

Very good, no one on this thread has suggested doing this as a motivator. I never thought of doing that, but should have thought of it.

 

Well, some call this 'Writer's block". Try the tips below;

• Go for a walk.
• Eliminate distractions - email, SMS notifications, etc.
• Do something to get your blood flowing - Walking may still help
• Try Changing your environment.
• Listen to music; You can consult Danielzo on this one
• Create a routine. Many famous writers have daily routines to summon the Muse, you could try that.
• Brainstorm ideas in bullet points and try expanding from the easiest.

If all fails, you can try my personal favorite: A quite 1 hr nap