On writing: unless you make it somewhat enjoyable...
For long I thought about the persistency on writing.
I often wondered what it is that make us stick to this one habit of writing, daily routine.
Indeed I read so much books on the subject in several languages and finally reached a point where I realized reading doesn't fill up blank sheets it is only by putting one word after another that make up writing.
Realisation of one and the only essential truth when it comes to writing a book.
Now, making it a daily routine is another matter.
I now see what I need to do, which is to write, but then even without such piles of books I had to read I realized that I knew of this fact already.
So where does that lead me to?
I am a fool, a well-read fool. A fool who knows one is a fool.
So back to making a writing a daily habit.
My theory is that unless you make it a fun thing to write, I don't think I can go on.
I can binge-watch Netflix everyday because it is passive (not having to sharpen my pencils or fill up my fountainpens) and also because it is fun to do so (though after a series or two I'm inclined to shame myself for not producing only enjoying what some other people worked hard to write such stories...).
How do I make the writing process fun then?
I first thought if I focused on actual writing experiences I would enjoy more of the process.
Since I have always been such a sucker for good writing tools, such as typewriter, fountain pens, ball-point pens... this worked up to certain level.
Fussing over selecting writing tools is just fun in its own sense not necessary leading up to writing process.
More like a hobby area.
Then in order to feel like a writer, I extensively read on the lives and methods of such creative giants both dead and alive, namely from William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, to John le Carre, Neil Gaiman, Salman Rushdie, Colson Whitehead, Barack Obama and the list goes on.
This also worked good on me but then again the reading of them became its own fun and Yes I was receiving good vibes from the literary legends but still had to find a good reason myself to motive myself.
And today I came to write about my agony here on my blog post.
As I was writing through this post, I started realizing maybe finding fun in writing is only to be found in writing process itself.
The way those words fill up the blank white spaces, words following words creating pattern on the PC screen is satisfying, soothing too.
Not having to see my own hand writing is also a bonus.
Anyway I know I should continue this till I make it fun.
It seems it is the only way, decisive way to make the experience more fun.
At least far more effective it seems than just reading about other people's writing habits or choosing and trying out different keyboards or the colour of ink to be used for the next time I feel like writing... ✑
