What inspires you to write?

Pakistan
April 5, 2018 12:17pm CST
I have this plot about a novel that I plan to write but the problem is I am not motivated enough. I have a lot of research pending to develop the storyline but I find it all tiring. So how do you get motivated to write? What inspires you?
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
5 Apr 18
Well, I think I am not the best person to ask but I usually write when I feel that I want to express my feelings or when I feel that I need to tell how i feel. Sometimes it is a spur of the moment thing that I need to write. The excitement that I feel.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
6 Apr 18
@iamnotyourdoctor That is great. Will you share your short stories with us?
• Pakistan
6 Apr 18
@mlgen1037 some of them are published on my blog. You may check it out. It's
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• Pakistan
5 Apr 18
I like writing with liberty, but it's only when I have to write short stories.
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@dodo19 (47363)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
5 Apr 18
It can be hard to get motivated sometimes . I’ll admit that I don’t always have an easy doing it. Sometimes I just have to do it.
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@dodo19 (47363)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
5 Apr 18
@iamnotyourdoctor Absolutely. Sometimes, it's just best to take a break. Sometimes all we need is a break.
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• Pakistan
6 Apr 18
@dodo19 yes we do!
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• Pakistan
5 Apr 18
Exactly even if we LOVE writing, we all can still get tired. Especially when you actually want to write but some stuff doesn't let you off easily.
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@maezee (41988)
• United States
5 Apr 18
I agree. Motivation is hard to find. Especiallt when normal life is draining between work and home life etc. Its hard to find time. But best of luck to you.
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• Pakistan
5 Apr 18
Thanks!
@augusta123 (6649)
6 Apr 18
Laziness will always set in what you need is will power
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• Pakistan
6 Apr 18
Yes!
@august18 (3907)
• Tunisia
5 Apr 18
Same problem here !!! I 'm currently suffering from writer's block I don't know what to do to find motivation again.
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@august18 (3907)
• Tunisia
5 Apr 18
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• Pakistan
5 Apr 18
I hope we find it here or there.
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• United States
6 Apr 18
For me, it is a way to jot down all of my feelings and goals. I can relieve some of the tension that I have and make sure to reflect on the success that I have obtained. There is more to writing than just words. Don't worry about whether or not someone is going to like your book or whether it is going to well. Just write everything that comes to mind and then revise it later. My advice to you is that everyone can write. It's just the motivation and effort that you put into it is what counts.
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• Pakistan
6 Apr 18
Exactly this is what I think too.
• Pakistan
6 Apr 18
Agreed!
• United States
6 Apr 18
@iamnotyourdoctor glad I could help you in your writing journey
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@id_peace (15008)
• Singapore
26 Apr 18
My love for stories be it from drama, movies, games or books
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@KristenH (33444)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
5 Apr 18
I tend to meditate. My dreams inspire me. I don't find research tiring. What's the subject matter of the plot? I also tend to set out a daily editing/writing goal to reach. I do have lots of author friends on Facebook and Twitter. Join conferences and read plenty of good books.
• Pakistan
5 Apr 18
It's about transsexual's rights in prison. I really need to do extensive research on the topic but I couldn't find any good books on it. If you know any, pls let me know.
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@KristenH (33444)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
5 Apr 18
@iamnotyourdoctor Oh my! That's a hard subject to do. Try do it online or visiting your local prison. I wish I knew any books to help you on that one. I do most of my research online, via email, phone, or in person, since I can't travel.
• Pakistan
6 Apr 18
@KristenH story will be set in USA so I reckon I can find something online. Btw thanks a lot!
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@mohit459 (12565)
• Haldwani, India
6 Apr 18
It's me!..
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• Pakistan
6 Apr 18
Sorry, I don't get you.