I am a freelance writer and I write every day.
It can be an article, a blog post or maybe a report but all I do is write.
The problem is writing can be boring (very boring) sometimes.
Why writing can be boring?
- It is boring when you have to do it on daily basis
- It is boring when you are running out of ideas
- It is boring when you have certain rules to follow when writing
- It is boring when you know exactly what to write about and yet the words are not flowing
- It is boring when you have to write about something you hate
- It is boring when you have to hit the books to find something interesting (or maybe research the internet)
- It is boring when no one reads your writing
- It is extra boring when you have to work late (sometimes)
Now that you know why writing can be boring, don’t be surprised if I am not updating this blog frequent enough.
I have other responsibilities.
Check out some of my past articles on why writing is boring:
http://www.writingconsultation.com/small-talk-why-writing-is-boring/
http://www.writingconsultation.com/when-writing-is-boring/
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I hope you find your writing joy again. I agree writing is terrible when it is boring.
Twitter: writingc
May 26, 2010 at 2:23 am | Permalink |
Thank God this “boring” phase is only temporary.
Yes it is, agreed. Especially writing for ezines, to get backlinks as the sole purpose.
Twitter: writingc
May 26, 2010 at 10:47 am | Permalink |
Been there. Done that.