I find that I don't put new words down unless I'm feeling very inspired in some way, something hits me and I can imagine it vividly. But I've heard a lot of writers talk about pushing through it, getting something, anything down, even if it sucks, because basically sucking is what rough drafts are for.
I'm curious everyone's strategies/methods/thoughts/whatever.
My "burst of inspiration I must write right NOW!" moments are few and far between. I find, though, that sitting down and just trudging through it for about half an hour, I end up reaching a place where I get excited. I might - probably will - throw that half hour of writing in the trash. But usually, what comes after is up to par. Try pushing through it. You tend to get a "writers high" just from the repetition of putting word on the page.
I would also suggest writing prompts, as they can get you to start writing abou whatever, and get those muscles warmed up.
I write what I have to write, even when I don't feel like writing. When I'm inspired, I only edit.
yay passive voice.
The concept for a story, yeah, I need that inspirado, whatever I gotta do to keep my antenna up and be receptive to ideas. But the actual writing of it, it's just work and more work, forcing it constantly.
This strategy is effective if you feel inspired a lot. If not, you'll need to push yourself if you actually want to get anything done. Sometimes the inspiration hits you after you push yourself.
Little of both. If you get inspired and have the chance run with it, if not find something useful to do. Maybe revise or outline. If that isn't working see what you can do to find ways to get 'inspired'.
1. Dream memorization.
2. Record the central idea of dream.
3. Outline the global plot.
4. Outline the chapters.
5. Perservere.
To keep in mind, an outline is more like a story insurance plan. Not necessarily something to follow strictly.
I don't wait for inspiration or peace. I write like it's my second job. If I'm not producing new content I will do other related things, work on my website, edit, balance out my writing related bills etc.
