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

These are all great ideas. I am currently undergoing a 1000-word per day challenge to get the juices flowing. I might not write all 1000 words in one piece. I write 500 towards the book I am working on, 300 in a blog post, and 200 towards a client's assignments, for instance. I usually end up finding myself writing more, and becoming a better writer in the process!

 

Yes that is a popular term to describe what we are addressing in this blog.

 

And that is what we must all keep striving to do, otherwise it just becomes a meaningless way to pay the bills.

 

I will just read some blogs, news, and talk to people- perhaps asking their opinion about your topic, or just some casual talk, and get back to my writing in an hour if the deadline is threatening. But if there are many days left, I will get back to it in 1 or 2 days.

 

I always take a break when I'm not in the mood. Writing when you are distracted equals low quality work most times

 

Ah yes the dreaded deadline, how many of us have had to face that?
@chachashi
"Low quality work", as long as you care about not submitting this you can consider yourself a true writer. It's when one stops caring, that it's time to get out and find another way to make a living.

 

if the pay is good, outsource to someone else at a lower price. That's how I manage on tough days

 

Best time for writing is morning and night time. So you are not distracted by any noise. Whenever you write article, get a cup of coffee and listen slow music whichever you love. After each 10 minutes interval you should refresh yourself. So this break will give you to craft good articles.

Also whenever you feel you just can't write now. Do some meditations, not yoga. Try to calm yourself if anything is bothering you. Control your thoughts in positive manner so outcome will be great.

 

why not yoga?

 

When I'm not in the mood or have writer's block I write cheap articles for cheap clients in bulk. Just blab away. I can do that even half asleep, although then I might wake up to an article with a bunch of unexpected twists and turns, like in the movies .

When I'm in the mood for writing, I write for higher paying customers and articles that actually need some research and thought.

 

It's a luxury that many writers simply do not have. Years ago I was under contract and could not always outsource, so I had to write advertising jingles and useless crap in order to pay the bills. It made no difference if I was in the mood or not....had to get it done on time.

@hirensurve
When I used to write for a living I always found that I wrote better first thing in the morning when my energy level was high. My so called talents seemed to die off as the day wore on.

 

I am resume expert for many years. I f you love your job you are good at it and never get bored.

 

Mr.Expert, I hope that you are not writing these resumes in English are you?

 

Work hard and don't give up hope. Be open to criticism and keep learning. Surround yourself with happy, warm and genuine people. Have a good day

 

My passion in writing drives me to write even when I don't feel like doing so. The liberation I feel when I write also makes things lighter. I guess that's enough to keep working.

 

Yes very good but....what do you do when the passion is not there as strongly as it is normally? It simply cannot be there when things are not going well in your life, or you are physically worn out so.....what do you do when you are *not* in the mood to write?

 

You know, sometimes when I feel like not writing at all, I just take short breaks and a little nap time before getting my head on the game. And based on my observation, I forget that kind of feeling when I'm already writing. So I guess I go back to my first answer, which is the liberation I feel when I write makes things lighter than I thought it would be.

I guess when you feel worn out, just take time to breathe. It helps you shrug off the negative vibes and get back to work stronger and better.

 

When I am not in the mood, I simply do not write. Even If I try it is still useless

 

I see you've managed to get yourself banned, still happy? Have a good day.

 

That won't work if you have regular clients. And if you are fortunate enough to be under contract with a firm as I once was, you have to produce content whether you feel like it or not. So your input is worthless.
Welcome to the real world where we can't always do what we want, when we want to.