Writing Distractions are Everywhere! Here’s How to get Rid of them!

If you are a writer you would probably know how annoying writing distractions can be. Writing distractions are everywhere and could come in many forms. What they all have in common is the fact that they are always a hindrance to the writing process. Which is why you should take care on training yourself to resist these distractions. But how? Well the first thing you should do is to recognize these writing distractions and find out ways in how to combat them. Here are some great examples of writing distractions and how you can get rid of them.

• Social Media

One of the most prevalent writing distractions in this day and age is Social Media. Admittedly Social Media has helped make the world a more connected place and has helped family and friends stay in touch more. But as great as social media is, it can also be considered a big distraction when it comes to writing. This is because social media tends to take a lot of your time and attention. Many people tend to get absorbed with Social media, whether it is through Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.  The effect is still the same, you get drawn in to social media and spend hours and hours looking down your phone. And if you are a serious writer this is a bad habit to get into. Sadly though social media is here to stay and it can be pretty hard to avoid. So the best solution to this writing distraction is to limit your social media use as much as possible. You should only limit yourself to checking your social media accounts once you have already done your daily writing session. That way you won’t get distracted by social media and you can reach your daily writing quota in peace.

• Writer’s block

Writer’s block is by far the worst thing you can experience while writing a book. Imagine yourself preparing to write your book. Everything seems perfect. Your workplace looks great, it looks comfortable and well lit. You sit down and get started. You get started on the first few pages. The writing seems to go as smooth as possible, then out of nowhere your mind is a total blank. You can’t seem to put two word together and there seems to be a wall between you and the next sentence. This is how it feels to have writers block, and it has frustrated writers all over the world. Nobody really knows what causes writer’s block. Some attribute it to depression while other to a lack of inspiration. But one thing is for sure, it is one of the most serious forms of distraction for writers everywhere.  As for a solution to writer’s block, there is no particular solution. It usually comes and goes and can last for a day or years. The best thing you can do when you have writer’s block is to be patient and try to write every day. Reading and writing stories could also be a great help.

• Lack of confidence

Lack of confidence is also a common distraction for writers. Writing requires a good amount of self-belief because you are technically baring yourself to the world. So before you write your book you should make sure that you are courageous enough to take criticism and praise. One of the best ways to raise your confidence is by having a more realistic outlook on writing. You should understand that there is no guarantee that your book will be a success. You should also refrain from comparing yourself with your fellow authors. Just remember that whatever you make is your own and you should take pride in it.

• Lack of a routine

Being a writer takes a lot of discipline and it takes a lot of will power to stick to it. Which is why when you write a book you should always have a routine. A schedule that you adhere to every single day. This routine will make your writing sessions a habit. An activity that you do every day without having to be told or forced to. You can set your routine quite easily. The main challenge is sticking to it. If you are writing a novel, take into account how many words you expect your novel to be. And then set a daily word quota that you should strive to reach every day. That way would have a more disciplined outlook on the writing process.
All in all you should always remember that writing distractions are just that, distractions. So you should be prepared to face or ignore them.  Just remember to have a more upbeat look on the writing process and you will be surprised at how easy writing can be.