{"id":27781,"date":"2023-12-06T03:00:29","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T11:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/?p=27781"},"modified":"2023-12-01T08:01:14","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T16:01:14","slug":"5-steps-to-design-your-pre-writing-ritual-by-kirsten-mcneill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/06\/5-steps-to-design-your-pre-writing-ritual-by-kirsten-mcneill\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Steps to Design Your Pre-Writing Ritual by Kirsten McNeill"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5-Steps-to-Design-Your-Pre-Writing-Ritual-by-Kirsten-McNeill.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-27783 size-full\" title=\"5 Steps to Design Your Pre-Writing Ritual by Kirsten McNeill\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5-Steps-to-Design-Your-Pre-Writing-Ritual-by-Kirsten-McNeill.png\" alt=\"5 Steps to Design Your Pre-Writing Ritual by Kirsten McNeill\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5-Steps-to-Design-Your-Pre-Writing-Ritual-by-Kirsten-McNeill.png 300w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5-Steps-to-Design-Your-Pre-Writing-Ritual-by-Kirsten-McNeill-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Today we welcome a new guest writer to Writer\u2019s Fun Zone, Kirsten McNeill who is stopping by to chat with us about \u201c5 Steps to Design Your Pre-Writing Ritual.\u201d Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p><strong>Being a writer is a huge part of your identity<\/strong>. You love brainstorming plot ideas, creating characters, and talking to anyone who will listen about all the books you\u2019re going to write\u2026 one day.<\/p>\n<p>But not right now because every time you sit down to write your mind goes blank.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The moment you implemented your first pre-writing ritual<\/strong>, everything changed.<\/p>\n<p>You felt motivated to write, in the zone, and all the overwhelm disappeared.<\/p>\n<p>With a routine that gets you prepared for your writing session, you will make progress on your manuscript much faster.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So, if you find yourself\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Constantly worrying about what to write<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Wondering how to actually start writing<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Struggling to get yourself in the writing mindset<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Waiting for inspiration to hit you before you start<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2026a pre-writing ritual is the key.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1 \u2013 Gather Your Tools of the Trade<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you type on a laptop or put pen to paper, get your tools set up in a comfortable place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You may already have a designated office space to write<\/strong>, in which case, give yourself a gold star.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re ahead of the game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Right now<\/strong>, my setup is having my laptop on the kitchen table.<\/p>\n<p>One day, I want my own office with a big L-shaped desk with room for multiple screens.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 2 \u2013 Complete an Activity to Clear Your Mind<\/h2>\n<p>Life gets chaotic and jumping into the writing mood can be challenging. It\u2019s best to take a moment to relax, block out all the responsibilities and stresses of the day, and become a cool little cucumber.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take a minute for some deep breaths or put on music and sway to the beat<\/strong>, focusing on every gorgeous note of the melody.<\/p>\n<p>Choose one simple activity that makes you feel like you\u2019re wrapped in a warm hug.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 3 \u2013 Hail Your Emotional Support Pet or Item<\/h2>\n<p>My dog is not a cuddler.<\/p>\n<p>She prefers to provide support while napping in whatever room I am not.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Luckily, some of you have lap dogs<\/strong> (or other pets) who would rather go hungry than leave you out of their sight.<\/p>\n<p>Bring them in for a snuggle to help your space feel that much more comfortable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I have a little wooden elephant pen holder that I always have near when I write.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve known other writers to have crystals with them or another important item.<\/p>\n<p>This helps if you don\u2019t have a pet or your writing space is outside of the home and you can\u2019t bring your furry friend along.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 4 \u2013 Check-in with Yourself<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Is your mood going to affect what you write today?<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Will you need to tap into your anger even though you\u2019re having a good day?<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Or is it the opposite and you\u2019re supposed to write a love scene while riding the high of resentment?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Take a few minutes to see how you\u2019re feeling.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Write a journal entry or a few bullet points to get it out of your head. Are there any fears and doubts that are coming out?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m not good enough.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy writing will suck.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Say what\u2019s coming to mind out loud or write it down.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The more you can filter out all the negative energy that could affect you, the better your writing session will be.<\/p>\n<p>I like to write positive mantras to myself every morning, regardless of if I write or not.<\/p>\n<p>That shifts me out of the negative energy and helps me start fresh without holding onto the past.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This step can take as long as you need it to.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re on a time crunch, stick to the Rule of 3.<\/p>\n<p>Write down 3 negative thoughts or feelings, then 3 positive statements about yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Choose one or all positive statements to repeat on paper or out loud and allow the words to pour over every part of you.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 5 \u2013 Set an Intention<\/h2>\n<p>To make the most of your writing session, know the purpose of it before you start to save time and give you a goal to focus on if you get sidetracked.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There are so many ways you can approach writing a book.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to start from chapter one or create an entire character bible first.<\/p>\n<p>Even write the last chapter before you\u2019ve written anything else!<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s going to give you the most progress in this session?<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you have the most ideas for?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What are you most excited about focusing on?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Write the scene that\u2019s been rolling through your mind for days, even if you don\u2019t know where it fits yet.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Practice character dialogue or using all 5 senses in your descriptions. (writing a book doesn\u2019t just mean writing the chapters from beginning to end).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Do some research for a historical setting or a medical procedure you need to learn more about.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Choose one goal for the session, one focus, and that will take off the pressure and overwhelm of figuring out what to do.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You could even plan ahead and write a schedule for yourself.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A flexible schedule though, because you never know what life will throw at you.<\/p>\n<p>My intention usually involves a set word count goal or completing a chapter (I typically write shorter chapters).<\/p>\n<p>Do what will feel best for you in your progress forward.<\/p>\n<h2>Congratulations!<\/h2>\n<p>Now you know exactly what you have to do to prepare your mind and have a valuable writing session.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writing a book is a long process.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If only we could have clones to help us write and publish faster, but what fun would that really be?<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re a creative soul who loves to take your readers on wild adventures with your characters and expansive worlds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writing is not about perfection,<\/strong> it\u2019s about the joy of literature and imagination.<\/p>\n<p>Have fun with your process and never forget that you are a worthy writer.<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<h2>ABOUT KIRSTEN MCNEILL<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/kirsten-image-jpg.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-27782\" title=\"Kirsten McNeill\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/kirsten-image-jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Kirsten McNeill\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/kirsten-image-jpg.jpg 600w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/kirsten-image-jpg-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/kirsten-image-jpg-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/kirsten-image-jpg-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Kirsten McNeill is a Confidence &amp; Writing Lifestyle Coach, Book Editor, and Self-Published Writer. Her mission with Worthy Writers Editing is to bring sunflower sunshine to the creative world connecting writers to the confidence and passion they desire to help them publish and share their stories.<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/confident.kirsten\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.instagram.com\/confident.kirsten<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Facebook Group: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/theworthywritersnook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.facebook.com\/groups\/theworthywritersnook<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Create With Purpose digital journal free download: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.worthywriters.ca\/product\/create-with-purpose-journal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.worthywriters.ca\/product\/create-with-purpose-journal<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Write Your Entrepreneurial Memoir digital journal free download: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.worthywriters.ca\/product\/write-your-entrepreneurial-memoir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.worthywriters.ca\/product\/write-your-entrepreneurial-memoir<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Atomic Habits by James Clear<br \/>\n13 Things Mentally Strong People Don\u2019t Do by Amy Morin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes the hardest part of writing is starting. 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