How to Stay Motivated While Writing (Even When You Feel Burned Out)

Writing Feels Hard? You're Not Broken.

Welcome, darling scribes and story-summoners. 🌘
Let’s talk about the part of writing no one wants to admit: sometimes, you just… don’t want to do it.
You love your story. You want to finish it. But every time you sit down, the cursor blinks like it’s judging you. Your plot feels off. Your characters are silent. You're tired.
And that doesn’t mean you’re not a real writer.
Writing is a long-term creative relationship—with your story, your mind, and your emotions. And motivation? It’s not always going to be there. The trick is learning how to keep going anyway—gently, sustainably, and with a little ritual.

Mindset First: Writing Is a Practice, Not a Performance

You’re not failing because you're stuck. You're not lazy for needing breaks. You're a human being, not a productivity spell gone wrong.
Let’s reframe the way we think about motivation:

• It's not about hype.
  
  
• It's about ritual.
  
  
• It's about consistency in the face of inconsistency.
  
  
• It's about returning to the page without shame.
  
  

You don’t need to write 2,000 words a day to be valid. You need to believe you’re a writer even when the words aren’t flowing. That belief? That’s where the magic lives.

Creative Rituals to Spark Momentum

When you feel disconnected from your writing, sometimes the key isn’t to “push harder”—it’s to get intentional. Here are my favorite low-pressure, high-vibe rituals to reignite your spark:
🕯️ Light a Candle + Set an Intention
Start your writing time with a moment of stillness. Light a candle, breathe deep, and say: “I release perfection. I welcome progress.”
🖋️ Write a Single Line (Yes, Just One)
Tell yourself you only need to write one sentence. Nine times out of ten, you’ll end up writing more.
📜 Keep a “Magic Moments” File
Make a document or notebook where you save your favorite scenes, quotes, or feedback. Revisit it when you feel like your writing is trash (spoiler: it’s not).
🔮 Use a Timer to Cast a Writing Spell
Set a timer for 10–15 minutes and call it a “focus spell.” Write whatever you can. When the timer ends, you're free to stop—but you might not want to.
🧠 Change the Task, Not the Goal
Too burnt out to draft? Outline instead. Brainstorm a future scene. Make a moodboard. Writing energy comes in many forms—use them all.

What To Do When You Want To Quit

It’s going to happen—especially during the messy middle.
Here’s what to try before you walk away from your book entirely:

• Revisit why you started. Journal about it. Say it out loud.
  
  
• Text a writer friend and ask them to remind you how cool your plot is.
  
  
• Read one scene you love and annotate it like you’re your own fan.
  
  

Switch projects for a day. A little creative cheating never hurt anyone.

And if all else fails? Rest. With intention. Guilt-free.

Motivation From the Heart of My Stories

When I feel the fog rolling in, I read my own story vibes back to myself like affirmations. Here are two from my Haunted Series:

🖤 The Hidden
“This book is for the ones burdened by ancestral shadows—and brave enough to break the cycle.”
🕯️ The Hunted
“She thought the truth would set her free. Instead, it made her dangerous.”
Write a line from your own WIP that reminds you why you love it. Put it on a sticky note, your lockscreen, or next to your favorite candle.
Let your words call you back.

Why don’t you try out my Author’s Ultimate Toolkit? ​

Still struggling to find your rhythm? I see you, friend.
You're here because writing feels a little heavy right now—and that’s okay. But what if you had something that made staying on track feel less like pressure and more like a ritual?
That’s exactly why I created the Author’s Ultimate Toolkit—a one-stop bundle of magical tools to help you stay focused, feel inspired, and actually enjoy the writing process again.
Here’s what’s inside:

• 🎮 A Gamify Google Sheet to track your writing progress like it’s a side quest
  
  
• 📚 A Project Bible to keep your worldbuilding, characters, and plot twists from vanishing
  
  
• ✍️ A Publishing Prepbook to help you plan ahead and avoid decision fatigue
  
  
• 🗓 A Publishing Planner (Monday and Sunday start!) for managing everything from word counts to witchy rituals
  
  
• 📝 A Genre Prompt Book to spark inspiration when motivation ghosts you
  
  
• 📋 Milanote Templates to keep you organized and ✨ aligned ✨:
  
  
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You don’t have to hustle your way through burnout. You just need the right support system.
If this toolkit helps you stay on track, or even just feel a little more magical during your writing sessions—then honestly? That’s a win.
Go on, friend. The Author’s Ultimate Toolkit is waiting to be your writing ritual’s new best friend. 🖤​

Final Reminder: You’re Allowed to Take Your Time

You don’t have to rush.
You don’t have to write every day.
You don’t have to feel “on” all the time.
You just have to keep going.
Word by word. Ritual by ritual. Candle by candle.
The story will be there.
And when you’re ready, so will your magic. 🕯️

TL;DR
Motivation isn’t constant. Build rituals that gently pull you back to your story—whether that’s a candle, a quote, or a single sentence. Celebrate tiny wins, be kind to yourself, and take breaks when needed. And if you want help staying focused, my Author’s Ultimate Toolkit has your back.