Inside Higher ed: Writing Advice for Interesting Times
Here are five techniques for refocusing your mind and getting motivated to write this summer, K. Anne Amienne and Daniela Blei write.
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Find Your Why
Motivational speaker Simon Sinek is best known for his signature call to audiences to “find your why.” We use Sinek’s idea to help writers focus on what is meaningful about their research and what drives them to return to it every day.
Try asking yourself, “Why am I writing this?” Instead of thinking about external goals, like promotion or a flattering invitation, think about what you want your book, article or talk to do for you and for others. Finding those answers will help you move beyond “getting it done” to reach something a little more personal and valuable. When your motivations come from a deeper place, distractions aren’t so distracting. You can also put aside worries about rejection that can stop you from even getting started. Focus on the intrinsic value, so that the significance of your work for your audience propels you.
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