How to get your mojo back when you haven't touched your book in an age
There’s one thing most writers have in common — the occasional bout with writer’s block. You know what I’m talking about. It’s that feeling of knowing you really should sit down and write, but no matter how hard you try, you just can’t bring yourself to do it.
I’ll be honest: writer’s block is an easy two-word explanation as to why everything else is more important than you putting words on a page. But when you really dig in, the truth is it’s not quite that simple.
Believe it or not, there’s more than just apathy within that label. And the key to getting past that hurdle is getting curious about what is driving it so you can uncover what’s really holding you back. Because no matter how many practical little tricks you use to help you get your mojo back, they’ll all only do so much because they don’t fix the real issue.
I believe what we call ‘writer’s block’ is really there because of limiting beliefs or crappy thinking. It’s the negative thoughts that are telling you that your book isn’t going to work, or imposter syndrome is convincing you there’s no reason someone like you should be writing at all.
So how do you figure out what’s really keeping you from writing? You can tell yourself it’s because back-to-school season is driving you mad, or that the upcoming holidays have filled up your schedule, but trust me, it won’t change a thing.
The only solution is finding what you’re allowing to hold you back. (And yes, you’re allowing it because you always have a choice.) When you’re not writing, there’s a reason — identifying the why is your key to overcoming it.
On this episode of The AUTHORity Show, we’ll talk about some easy practical ways that can help you get motivated, but we’ll dive even deeper to help you uncover the real reason you’re avoiding writing. Because once you know what it is for you, you’ll not only be able to get your mojo back, you’ll have the power to keep it.
Tune in, then come back and see me on IG @jessicakillingley when you’re done. I want to know what's been holding you back, and what you plan to do to overcome it.