Trick Your Brain Into Wanting to Write

😫 Problem: I can’t write because I’m “not inspired” or “not in the mood.”

🤩 Recommendation: Developing a routine is the key to tricking your brain into wanting to write. For me, I wake up in the wee hours of the morning with a cup of coffee. That first hour of the day while mainlining caffeine is usually my most productive, writing-wise, because my brain knows if I have coffee in hand, writing is priority. I’ve heard of authors using scented candles to hone their focus. Music is another great asset: create a playlist that represents the tone of the book you’re trying to achieve and play it while you write. Taste, smell, sound… our senses effect our moods, and as authors, we can use them as tools to provoke the mood to write.