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Originally Posted by mukoan
[snippets] What I'm interested in however is how other people go about invoking a sense of motivation before they write - what gets their creative juices flowing?
I'm all ready to rock 'n roll in a writing sense when I'm at my day job. i.e. when I can NOT actually write.
I'd just like to feel a little more like writing when the time presents itself.
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As I said before, I'm not a writer, but I am a "creative type" in that I do a lot of knitting, crocheting, sewing and similar things. I frequently get that "gotta work on it NOW" itch during the middle of my work day. I control it by bringing a small project to work and getting a bit done during lunch.
When I get home I have a house to clean, dinner to make and a 10 month old to watch (all with the help of my DH, thankfully), so I'm pretty tired in the evenings too, and sometimes don't feel like being "creative" or have a hard time working through a project or writing a pattern. My solution to get those creative juices going is:
1.
Turn it into a routine. I work best when I'm setting aside time at approximately the same time every day. Even if I'm an afternoon person, getting into a routine can shift my schedule from my
desired time to my
scheduled time.
2.
Work in the same environment. Having a clean, sane work environment is key for me. I have to feel organized, and I have to have a separate space in my house that is used just for this purpose. This is the same for my "working from home" rule, where when I'm doing office-related stuff at home I work best when I have an area dedicated to that purpose and I'm not just sitting in the tv room or something.
3.
Do anything, even if it's crap. Can't get going? Work through it. Work on a different project. Churn out crap. Play with your materials. Maybe it'll turn into something later. Maybe it'll give you ideas. Maybe you just need a break. But continue with the "creative" mindset and use that dedicated time. Try to form a habit out of your creativity. If all else fails for me, I organize my materials. Sometimes I'll come across a gem scribbled on a bit of paper, or I'll rediscover a yarn that I forgot I had, and that'll trigger an idea.