Focus is a great word. The ultimate meaning of focus is the center of interest or activity. Focus is something we all lack in this world of technology and speed. I struggle with finding the right balance for my life and my writing goals. Each day I try to do something that bolsters my chosen career as a writer. This can be writing. This can be working on updating my website. Submitting my work for contests or literary magazines. Any activity that advances your aspirations is something to focus on.
So to help you with focus, here are five tips:
1. Reduce distraction. Turn off phones or the internet. Shut yourself away from those who may distract you. By doing this, you ultimately focus on what you need to do more.
2. Write every day. It will help you focus on getting something done each and every day.
3. Do not be hard on yourself if you lose focus. It happens.
4. Take breaks! Yes...take breaks. Allow your writing to mingle within your brain. Sometimes we are in such a rush to push out material that we cannot focus on building the right connections in the scene or between our characters.
5. Take a walk. I am sure you have already read many articles that show the scientific evidence of how walking affects writing. For me, it has those affects and brings much inspiration to my writing. I love using the area I live as a setting. It is so beautiful.
Like any tips or advice, know that writing doesn't have a set standard of right and wrong. You do what feels right for you. If you can write with a television in the background, two kids screaming about who's turn it is on the Playstation, or for 16 hours straight, do so. And more power to you. Me, I cannot even fathom doing that.
So to help you with focus, here are five tips:
1. Reduce distraction. Turn off phones or the internet. Shut yourself away from those who may distract you. By doing this, you ultimately focus on what you need to do more.
2. Write every day. It will help you focus on getting something done each and every day.
3. Do not be hard on yourself if you lose focus. It happens.
4. Take breaks! Yes...take breaks. Allow your writing to mingle within your brain. Sometimes we are in such a rush to push out material that we cannot focus on building the right connections in the scene or between our characters.
5. Take a walk. I am sure you have already read many articles that show the scientific evidence of how walking affects writing. For me, it has those affects and brings much inspiration to my writing. I love using the area I live as a setting. It is so beautiful.
Like any tips or advice, know that writing doesn't have a set standard of right and wrong. You do what feels right for you. If you can write with a television in the background, two kids screaming about who's turn it is on the Playstation, or for 16 hours straight, do so. And more power to you. Me, I cannot even fathom doing that.
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