Today’s question comes from Laura, who wanted a pep talk on getting back into a regular writing routine after a period of not writing much and a real dip in confidence.
I think this is something every writer hits at some point, and it’s worth exploring properly, because starting again after a break almost always feels harder than it should. There’s no magic switch that takes you from not writing to back in it, but there are real, practical things that help.
In this episode I cover:
Why the reason you stopped writing matters, and why it’s worth being honest with yourself about that before you try to push forward
Creative resistance, and why it gets louder the longer you’ve been away from the page
The neuroscience of writing as a muscle, and why the ability doesn’t disappear, but the ease does
Reconnecting with your project before diving back into the detail
The tools that actually help: accountability, breaking down your project into smaller parts, diarising your time, and — above all — bringing playfulness back to the page
And if any of this resonates — especially the bit about accountability and regular writing — that’s exactly what our weekly Coffee & Co-writing sessions at The Inkwell are for. Find out more here.
And don’t forget, if you’re an Inkwell member, you can submit your question here. I’m waiting to hear from you!:
