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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

How to Revive your Motivation and More

While I may not be taking on the full A-Z Challenge, I have picked up a few letters via the Insecure Writers Support Group website. Today's letter is M and I've written a short piece  about how to revive your motivation when it flags. I'd love to see you over there.

Because I'm super busy at the moment with writing, game development and life in general, I won't be posting here until next month, so I'll let you know I also have the letters T and Z on the IWSG website, so be sure to check them out.

Update 23rd April: T is for Time as a Friend

Update 30th April: The Power of Zero

How has April been for you so far?




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52 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughApril 15, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    How has it been? Busy beyond all reason!

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 16, 2015 at 10:07 AM

      I don't doubt it. And I'm still in awe over how you manage it.

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  2. DEZMONDApril 15, 2015 at 9:37 PM

    April came too soon!

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 16, 2015 at 10:07 AM

      I hear you. I think I'm still stuck back in September last year, lol.

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  3. J.L. CampbellApril 15, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    Hope everything is coming along well.

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 16, 2015 at 10:08 AM

      Wonderfully!! I hope to share a little more on the next IWSG posting day.

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  4. Stephen TrempApril 15, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    Busy but A to Z only comes around once a year so I dive head first into it.

    Stephen Tremp
    A to Z Cohost
    M is for Movies

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 16, 2015 at 10:09 AM

      I must admit, I admire anyone who can complete the challenge in full. Impressive!

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  5. Rachna ChhabriaApril 15, 2015 at 11:42 PM

    You have been super busy, I haven't seen you around in days.

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 16, 2015 at 10:10 AM

      Yep, that's the problem with taking on a lot more than I ever have before. I have to schedule my days very carefully to get it all done.

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  6. Natalie AguirreApril 16, 2015 at 12:04 AM

    Great you're so busy. Me too. Good for you taking a break from blogging to get things done.

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 16, 2015 at 10:11 AM

      Sometimes it's necessary to take that break. And I do love being busy.

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  7. Pat HattApril 16, 2015 at 2:16 AM

    Will hope on over, better to be busy than bored

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  8. ~Sia McKye~April 16, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    It's good to take a break when you need to revitalize or take care of business. We all need that especially in today's busy world.

    Like you, I'm not doing postings everyday--my work schedule just won't allow for it so I do what I can and when. I'm having fun with the letters I'm doing.

    Sia McKye Over Coffee

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 17, 2015 at 9:19 AM

      Doing what we can is all we can do. There's no sense putting unneeded pressure on ourselves.

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  9. cleemckenzieApril 16, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    I'm not sure where I am anymore. I just show up at the computer and hope I'm in the right place.

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  10. Shell FlowerApril 16, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    I lack real writing motivation right now, myself, but I just keep reading and going to writing group in hopes it comes back.

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 17, 2015 at 9:20 AM

      Continuing to read is so important. Your motivation will come back.

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  11. DMSApril 16, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    Heading over to check it out! Great topic! :)
    ~Jess

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  12. Nick WilfordApril 16, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    Off to check it out. Busy, but having a lot of fun!

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  13. AnonymousApril 16, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    I'll check out the link.

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  14. SpacerGuyApril 16, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    Thanks Lynda, I'm on my way over.

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  15. Scribbles From JennApril 16, 2015 at 5:23 PM

    Glad you got a few letters in. April is proving to be a Challenging month.

    Scribbles From Jenn - Visiting from the A to Z Challenge

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 17, 2015 at 9:21 AM

      I did the full A-Z challenge for two years. It's called a challenge for a reason ;)

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  16. LisaApril 17, 2015 at 12:23 AM

    Good luck, and I'm on my way over to view your post now! Lisa, co-host AtoZ 2015, @ http://www.lisabuiecollard.com

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  17. Jennifer HawesApril 17, 2015 at 12:55 AM

    Even though writing is a lonely endeavor. No one is going to write for you. You don't have to be a hermit! I love my CPs, beta-readers, & Twitter and blogging friends.

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 17, 2015 at 9:24 AM

      Well said! And being a hermit is a mistake in the long run. For so many reasons.

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  18. Chemist KenApril 17, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    Jumping over now!

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  19. Shah WhartonApril 17, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    See you there :)

    shahwharton.com

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  20. MarkApril 18, 2015 at 3:07 AM

    My April has been pretty awesome, busy but good:) Thanks again for all your editing help...my agent liked Shieldmaiden and I know it's because I cut all the "smirking" down;)

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 20, 2015 at 9:39 AM

      I'm not surprised your agent liked Shieldmaiden. It's a great story --even with the smirking!! ;)

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  21. Mark KoopmansApril 18, 2015 at 3:54 AM

    Ha! Reviving my writing when it flags is EXACTLY how I feel right now :)

    Don't think I will do the A-Z next year, but at least I can say I did it once:)

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 20, 2015 at 9:40 AM

      The A-Z is certainly something worth doing at least once.

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  22. Joylene Nowell ButlerApril 18, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    Like you, I'm in awe over how Alex makes it look so easy. He's amazing. Great post, Lynda.

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  23. LiApril 19, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Busy with the Challenge! headed over to the IWSG to check out your Motivation post!

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  24. emaginetteApril 23, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    April has been crazy busy. :-)

    Anna from Elements of Writing

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  25. Victoria Marie LeesApril 25, 2015 at 12:25 AM

    You all are inspiring to this blogger who can only find time to post once a month on two separate blogs: Adventures in Writing and Camping with Kids. I always learn much reading your blog, Lynda, and following your links to Insecure or wherever you send me. Thanks!

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyMay 4, 2015 at 7:11 PM

      And you are a huge encouragement. I've been super busy (and still am) but I'm kinda back-ish now sorta ;)

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  26. Victoria Marie LeesMay 1, 2015 at 11:53 PM

    Oooo, Lynda, some more letters to check out. I'm on my way. Thanks!

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