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

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  1. Spoiltdiva

    Spoiltdiva Acclaimed Member

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    #901
    I like this and have never used this technique, might have to give it a try.
     
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    #902
    When I'm not in the writing mood, it's like facing a blank canvas without inspiration.
     
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    #903
    This varies depending on level of focus I tend to find. But, I put music on with my headphones (use Chat GPT to obtain ideas or suggest ideas to research and then follow into the research and that normally starts to give some motivation back while the brain is working.
     
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    #904
    Music and money was always a very good motivator for me. Music to inspire me, and money to make my inspiration a bit more meaningful.;)
     
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    #905
    Just calm yourself and treat yourself after completing your task
     
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    #906
    those who sing a song can listen music about nature
     
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    #907
    Hello for my part it's Yoga that I didn't believe in at all at first but that worked for me! and from time to time going to the isolated forest to recharge your batteries is one of the remedies that worked best for me!
    Kind regards Alex
     
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    #908
    Not all of us are flexable enough for this method.;)
     
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    #909
    Yes I used to feel the same way but contracts, quotas, and money, would always get me out of my slump...but wasn't easy.
     
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    #910
    I ran your post through Google Translate and it told me that it did not recognize the language. It appears to have a basis in English but I'm not 100% sure. Seeing as you've been banned I guess that you can't come back and fix it.:oops:
     
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    #911
    Hi,
    I know this is an old thread, but I've worked in this field for several years, mainly as a proofreader and transcriber for Indie producers in the Bay Area. My advice would be that when you are 'stuck', to hand it over to your subconscious and forget about it. Just let it go. Think of something else. An idea will pop into your mind eventually.

    Have you ever forgotten a name or something, wracked your brain trying to remember, then you just let it go and forgot about it? Then eventually the answer popped into your head? I find that works with creative writing too. Sometimes an idea will come to you in your dreams too.
     
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    #912
    Very good advice, yes it is an old thread but is read daily as the view numbers just go up and up. Writers access this thread and I get PM's telling me that the ideas on this thread have really helped them.
     
    Spoiltdiva, Jan 16, 2026 at 11:12 AM IP