Interesting concept… I agree with the idea of writing in those bits of time, before bed. Sometimes you just have to push yourself. But I don’t know.. I think if I made myself hate writing, 1) I wouldn’t write at all. I don’t do things I hate, because what’s the point of that? And 2) that goes against all of my reasons for writing. I write to create. I write to have fun, and explore my characters. I write to have my ideas and emotions out onto the page, and have other people read, and hear from them. If I write something I hate, it impacts the quality of that piece of work. On the contrary, I can tell instantly what chapters I loved to write. Those chapters have flail, action, emotion. And my readers love those chapters too!
All I’m saying is, I don’t really think you should hate your writing. Maybe it’s not the funnest process, sure. And yeah, don’t wait for inspiration to strike all the time.
But if you instead fall in love with writing and creation, loving your characters and the idea that soon, you can edit or print your book out or publish! You can really enjoy the process, and put that joy into your work.
Hey, Z!! Thanks for the comment! I need to get back to you on this one. I think I should have clarified the post with "parts of writing you can love" or something 🤣 I'll try a longer response when I have time! Thank you again!!! 😊
I wish that would work for me, but most times, if I don't feel like writing, my brain runs out of words. I stare at the blank page for ten solid minutes without thinking of a single complete thought. But I've never been great at writing stories anyway, songs and poetry are more my speed. I applaud you for the ability to power through!
Interesting concept… I agree with the idea of writing in those bits of time, before bed. Sometimes you just have to push yourself. But I don’t know.. I think if I made myself hate writing, 1) I wouldn’t write at all. I don’t do things I hate, because what’s the point of that? And 2) that goes against all of my reasons for writing. I write to create. I write to have fun, and explore my characters. I write to have my ideas and emotions out onto the page, and have other people read, and hear from them. If I write something I hate, it impacts the quality of that piece of work. On the contrary, I can tell instantly what chapters I loved to write. Those chapters have flail, action, emotion. And my readers love those chapters too!
All I’m saying is, I don’t really think you should hate your writing. Maybe it’s not the funnest process, sure. And yeah, don’t wait for inspiration to strike all the time.
But if you instead fall in love with writing and creation, loving your characters and the idea that soon, you can edit or print your book out or publish! You can really enjoy the process, and put that joy into your work.
Hey, Z!! Thanks for the comment! I need to get back to you on this one. I think I should have clarified the post with "parts of writing you can love" or something 🤣 I'll try a longer response when I have time! Thank you again!!! 😊
Fair XD of course, and thank you!
I wish that would work for me, but most times, if I don't feel like writing, my brain runs out of words. I stare at the blank page for ten solid minutes without thinking of a single complete thought. But I've never been great at writing stories anyway, songs and poetry are more my speed. I applaud you for the ability to power through!
"Become a writer who hates writing." Interesting mindset 🤔
Good post Noah!
Thanks, Cailin!