We all lead such busy lives but it is essential to put aside a specific amount of time for writing... without the excuses. No matter what. It doesn't have to be a huge goal such as two hours but maybe 15 minutes or eventually a half hour. My seminar professor for writing says we should all write at least 15 minutes a day. We don't need to over think what we write or try to make it what we really what to say. Don't worry about it. Just set aside some time and write. If nothing specific comes your way then write what you are feeling at that exact moment. You'll be surprised that once you get going, ideas will begin flowing and it may even be hard to stop.
If something is bothering you and everything around you isn't going your way, use that and make it into a poem or story or just continuos thoughts. But put it down on paper and let give your words a home.
John Keats once said “If poetry comes not as naturally as the leaves to a tree, it had better not come at all.”
If writing is truly your passion and a part of you, it is not going anywhere. It lives inside you. Yes, we all get stuck from time to time. You think that famous writer's never got stuck? I'm sure many artists and poets thought there work wasn't good enough. Look at Vincent Van Gogh and how he felt about his work. Through his life, he suffered from a lot of insecurity and didn't think his work was good enough but we all know his paintings such as "Starry Night and the "Potato Eaters." These are great pieces of work! All this talented writers and artists despite how they felt, all continued to write or produce great work of art. Don't think into what your already know so well. Set aside 15 minutes and see what comes up.
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