Tips To Start Writing If You Haven't Already
“I'm afraid my story won't be good enough.”
“I can't start writing until I know it’s going to be perfect.”
“I don't think I have what it takes to be a good writer.”
“There is so much to consider that I don't even know where to begin.”
“I feel like I need to learn more about writing techniques before I can start.”
“I'm worried about what people will think if they read my story.”
How Do I Write?
Where Do I Begin?
These thoughts can paralyse you before you even begin. You may feel stuck, unsure of where to start, or fearful of writing the ‘wrong’ way. This constant cycle of overthinking and worrying leaves little space for actual writing.
So how do you write?
Just write. Keep writing. Write ANYTHING, even if it isn’t what you want to write or how you want to write.
It doesn’t matter where or how you begin—just begin! Writing thrives on momentum, and momentum comes from action.
If You Haven't Started Yet...
✔️ Write something today. Anything! It doesn’t have to be your dream project.
✔️ Pull up an old project or your current draft, a scene you were dreaming about, anything at all—and write a few lines. Don’t give yourself time to think, just write.
✔️ Do a quick writing exercise to warm up your writing muscles. Search online for an exercise, pick the first one, and try it—even if it doesn’t fit your project.
✔️ Start brainstorming or outlining a project you’ve been meaning to begin
✔️ Write a spontaneous scene without planning
✔️ Daydream about a character.
And if you’re craving support...
✔️ Tools like writing planners and worksheets can provide structure when your mind feels scattered.
✔️ Writing groups and sprints create motivation when you feel alone.
What part of writing feels the scariest to you right now? For me, it’s the constant balancing act—writing while keeping up with life’s chaos.
