​6 Tips to Start Writing Again

I’ll admit it. Even though I’m an English major, I can’t get myself to write. I can’t even remember the last time I wrote something for myself outside of school. So this list is actually pretty hypocritical but I’m going to roll with it.

1. Writing is as much a battle of getting yourself to the gym (if you’re like my lazy ass); a good schedule and persistence is key.

2. Free-write while listening to music or viewing art! It’s interesting how art in other mediums can inspire memorable pieces of writing.

3. Pick a peculiar occurrence in your day and construct a story on it. Or write on how it reflects Marx's theory of our recursively hegemonic exploitation of the non-ruling class (like most college students).

4. Take a walk. Like Thoreau said, nature is the mother of inspiration.

5. Extrapolate on a dream~ Dreams are weird. Weird makes for good writing.

6. Change locations. Maybe your desk has had all the creative energy pounded out of it. A change of place and mood may be conducive to new ideas.

Writing can range from creative writing to intellectual essays to passionate polemics against the social system. In any case, once you start, it'll be easier to get into the habit of regular writing. You just need to write that first word!

Written by Jennifer F.