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A little motivation

Do you ever feel the need to be reminded of why you write? Why you pour out so much of yourself when publishing and (gasp! pay) is only a far-away dream? Here are a few of the things I do to keep myself motivated when I start to wonder why I bother.

I tend to be very visual, so I keep a picture or two that represent what I want out of my writing nearby. Maybe you want to work from home, buy your dream home, or see your name on a book cover. Keep a picture close at hand that represents what you want out of your writing.

Design a cover for your book and print it out. Hang it where you work so you can see it every day.

Take a copy of a bestseller list (like the New York Times) and add your book to the top of the list. Hey, dream big, right?

Post your writing goals somewhere near your work space. Use them to remind yourself of what you’re working toward, and what you’ve committed to.

Post your favorite motivational quotes around your work area, or turn them into a screensaver for your computer. Every time you stop writing long enough, one is sure to remind you to get back at it.

This is the time of year when many of us take time to reevaluate what we’ve been doing and make goals for the coming year. Why not think about how you can motivate yourself to achieve even more this year?