Get Into The Writing Flow

Writing is hard.

It’s not just the act of sitting down and starting to write—it’s also all the other things that come before and after that. It’s planning, researching, reading, editing… basically, it’s the beginning of a process that starts with you in one place and ends with you in another.

But there’s something about writing that makes it feel like more of an art than most other things we do: it requires a certain amount of inspiration and creativity to get started, which means that sometimes even if you know what to do next (or where to find what you need), you still might not be able to do it.

The writing flow is a state of mind that many writers aspire to. It's a state where time flies by and the words just flow.

But what does it look like? How do you get into the writing flow and stay there for as long as you want?

The first step is understanding how your brain works. We all have a different process, and it's important to understand how yours works so that you can create an environment that helps you get off to a good start. If you're trying to write while your dog is barking at squirrels outside or if your phone keeps vibrating every few seconds with notifications from Twitter or Facebook or Instagram… well… chances are pretty good that you'll get distracted. And if you're distracted? You'll probably get frustrated and give up before you even really get started.

For some people, the best time to write is in the morning before breakfast. Others prefer writing at night after they've had a chance to unwind. You may even find that one day of the week is better than another for getting into the flow of writing. Experiment and see what works best for you!

Once you've figured out when you're most productive, make sure to set aside that time each day or week for writing—even if it's just 15 minutes. This will help train your brain to expect writing time during this period of the day or week, which will make it easier for you to get started when it's time to sit down at your desk or laptop.

Getting into a writing flow is the best when you're feeling blocked, but it's not always easy to get there.

When I'm feeling blocked, it can be hard to get started with writing because my brain is full of all the things that I'm trying to write about, and they don't seem like they're going to fit together in any meaningful way. This makes me feel like a failure, because I'm supposed to be able to write about anything and everything. If I can't even make sense of what I want to write about, how will anyone else ever be able to understand it?

But then I read something by someone who isn't me: "Just start writing."

And suddenly everything clicks into place. It doesn't matter if it looks messy or if there are gaps in logic or if it doesn't look like it's going anywhere—just start writing and see where your thoughts take you. If you get stuck on something and can't figure out how to move forward, just keep going! Eventually your brain will find its own way through the mess and lead you where you need to go.

I’ve found that there are two main things that get me through those times when I really don’t want to write: getting organized, and taking breaks (sometimes both at once).

In Conclusion

Getting into the writing flow is hard.

It's a lot like starting a workout: you feel good at first, but then your energy starts to wane and you start to question why on earth you ever thought this was a good idea in the first place. But just like with a workout, it's possible to get past the initial burnout and into the zone.