For writers, mindset is everything. It can’t be understated. Having a positive attitude and strong beliefs can keep us focused like no other. There’s so much hope in the spring with longer days and everything pushing up again. It can underline the need for us to do as much as we can to reignite our writing.
Spring is a time of new perspectives, fresh starts, and blank pages. Spring brims with symbolism that represents growth, renewal, healing, and hope. It reminds us what’s possible and ignites our excitement to discover our own potential. This can also offset lower moods and help us not be as negative.
If we embrace the idea of a new beginning, our mindset re-calibrates. We start to view the future more clearly and think about our writing goals. It motivates us to get going on them.
Here are 4 tips to use the spring symbolism to our full advantage.
- Think about what you want now. Would you like to finally finish your WIP or picture book? If so, sit down and work on it.
- Start small. Spring is a time to reassess what you want to accomplish and reset your goals to something more manageable.
- Try something new. Spring may be a good time to hake things up. Try your hand at a new genre. If you write short stories, try writing a novel.
- Explore what works and what doesn’t. evolve your toolkit. Here are a few tools to consider:
- Find other writers and get feedback on your writing.
- Expand your reading library.
- Try writing at a different time or place.
- Add a writing time.
By trying these tools, you’ll be freshening up your schedule and writing. Spring reminds you of your potential. So, make it amazing.
Why not Try it!