{"id":19604,"date":"2020-05-04T18:19:36","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T10:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=19604"},"modified":"2021-06-21T19:50:27","modified_gmt":"2021-06-21T11:50:27","slug":"losing-writing-passion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/losing-writing-passion\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Signs You Are Losing Your Writing Passion (&amp; How To Get It Back)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many of us have been through this at one time or another. <strong>Tired and worn down from writing the same boring content<\/strong> and making it interesting day in and day out, we suddenly find that we have to drag ourselves to the computer and <strong>force ourselves to go through the motions<\/strong> wondering what we should be doing with our lives instead.<\/p>\n<p>Then it hits us. We realize we\u2019ve lost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/finding-passion\/\">the passion<\/a> and terror engulfs us. The first time it happens is like waking up from a dream of falling off a building \u2013 only to realize that you\u2019re not dreaming. You experience a few seconds of abstract terror followed by a deep sense of sudden loss.<\/p>\n<p>I once read about a writer who lost limbs in a war compare it to what it feels like the first few years after that loss: <em>\u201cI would wake up, ready to take on the day only to see the wheelchair and remember that I have no legs. <strong>Losing my passion for writing is a lot like that<\/strong>.\u201d <\/em>Once you realize you are without it, you cannot help but feel a sense of longing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/signs-you-are-a-writer\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 12 Signs That You're a Writer at Heart (And 3 You're Not)\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">12 Signs That You're a Writer at Heart (And 3 You're Not)<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/signs-you-are-a-writer.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-17703 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/signs-you-are-a-writer.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">12 Signs That You're a Writer at Heart (And 3 You're Not)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you have ever wondered if you could have been a great writer, there are a few signs...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Personally, it felt a little bit like when I lost my father at 11 years old. Not the pain of a lost loved one. Just the pain of losing something so familiar, something I was so used to having. It felt like a hole in the middle of my chest that couldn\u2019t be filled. <strong>I swore that once I got it back, I would never lose it again. <\/strong>Now, when I get so weary that I want to stop, I  do.<\/p>\n<h2>See The Signs<\/h2>\n<p>The one redeeming feature about losing the writer\u2019s passion is that you can see it coming a mile away if you know what to look for. <strong>Here\u2019s how to recognize these signs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>1. When Research Becomes a Chore<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/wikipedia-redefining-research-infographic\/\">Research<\/a> for  the <em>true writer<\/em> is more interesting than it is work. We develop a process where we can enjoy the journey from point A to point J. <strong>Each step is familiar, painless and gets us closer to our objective \u2013 writing. <\/strong>Every step of the research usually holds some benefit for us.<\/p>\n<figure> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/losing-writing-passion\/research-gets-boring.jpg\" alt=\"research-gets-boring\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"><\/figure>\n<p>One example is my research computer, which is not the computer that I write with. It has a comic page that I must go through to get to my search engine. On this page is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/weather-app-design\/\">weather app<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/blogging-application-tools\/\">dictionary<\/a> Word of the Day, and a new Calvin and Hobbes Comic daily strip<\/p>\n<p>When I get to the point that I skip the comics or just bypass my entire process altogether, I check myself as it\u2019s  a sure sign that I\u2019m <strong>no longer enjoying that process<\/strong>\u2018\u00a6 or what I do.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Snapping at your Editors (Never a good idea)<\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019m one of those lucky writers that have an editor as a partner in our freelance writing company. This means that everything I write through our company is edited by one of the best. I also have an editor in one of my \u2018outside of the company\u2019 jobs. She is <strong>also among the best in her profession<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/losing-writing-passion\/yelling-at-editor.jpg\" alt=\"yelling-at-editor\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"><\/figure>\n<p>The moment one of them asks me <strong>what is wrong with my attitude<\/strong> or <strong>takes offense at something I\u2019ve said<\/strong>, I know that I\u2019m in trouble. I love to be edited because it makes me look good. When I start taking offense at their help, it <strong>means I don\u2019t want to put in the work<\/strong>. It means I\u2019m no longer having any fun.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/web-editor-confessions\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Confessions of a Web Editor \u2013 An Inside Look\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Confessions of a Web Editor \u2013 An Inside Look<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/web-editor-confessions.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-17148 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/web-editor-confessions.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Confessions of a Web Editor \u2013 An Inside Look<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDive into the world of web editing with hongkiat.com. Uncover the realities of time, criticism, and self-discipline in...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>3. What Happened to your Deadline Demon?<\/h3>\n<p>A friend of mine, who was once a client, paid me the very high compliment of calling me the Deadline Demon. I <strong>never <em>ever<\/em> miss a deadline<\/strong>. I\u2019m almost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/juggling-deadlines\/\">always way ahead of schedule<\/a>. I make sure that if something was to happen and I could not write for up to a week, I could still come in under deadline.<\/p>\n<figure> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/losing-writing-passion\/missing-deadlines.jpg\" alt=\"missing-deadlines\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"><\/figure>\n<p>When I suddenly have to write all night long and just barely make my deadlines, I am in trouble of losing my passion and I check myself at that moment. If I forget a deadline and <strong>barely make it<\/strong>, I recognize that for what it is: a huge sign that I\u2019m tired and I\u2019m <strong>in danger<\/strong> of starting down that road again.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/better-handle-writing-deadlines\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: How to Handle Writing Deadlines\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Handle Writing Deadlines<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/better-handle-writing-deadlines.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-19117 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/better-handle-writing-deadlines.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">How to Handle Writing Deadlines<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe writing process is a creative process, for the most part, and when it comes to having too...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3> 4. Getting Easily Distracted<\/h3>\n<p>When I start catching myself spending more time in my email, Skype chat, or surfing the World Wide Web for no reason other than to avoid work, I know I\u2019m in trouble. It\u2019s a quiet process that sneaks up on you. One day, you are fine and productive, two days later, you <strong>find yourself two days behind schedule<\/strong> and filling out a form for a foolish website application you don\u2019t want just because you\u2019re bored.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/tools-to-stay-focus\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 6 Tools to Help Focus Better at Work\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">6 Tools to Help Focus Better at Work<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/tools-to-stay-focus.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-17474 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/tools-to-stay-focus.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">6 Tools to Help Focus Better at Work<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEveryone who works on a computer would know that it's not easy to concentrate on work the entire...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>When boredom sets in,<strong> how far are you from the point of no return<\/strong>? The writing passion is what keeps us writing. The ability to take a boring subject and turn it into something that people want to read is supposed to be fun. When it stops being fun, it\u2019s <strong>time to recharge your batteries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Turn This Around<\/h2>\n<p>At some point, you have to <strong>recognize the signs of writer\u2019s fatigue<\/strong> and <strong>make a change<\/strong>. When you have worked for so many days in a row that you cannot remember the last time you had any time to devote to your family, friends, or other interests, it may be time to recharge<\/p>\n<p><strong> Writer\u2019s fatigue<\/strong> is the first step to losing the ability to enjoy a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/signs-you-are-a-writer\/\">passion that you were born with<\/a>. Here are a few things you can do to get turn things around.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Step Away<\/h3>\n<p>Take a day off whether you can afford it or not. Most of the time, with bills mounting or deadlines looming, you cannot take a day off at that moment, but you can schedule a day off in the near future and then do everything you have to do to make it happen.<\/p>\n<figure> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/losing-writing-passion\/step-away-from-work.jpg\" alt=\"step-away-from-work\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"><\/figure>\n<p>When that day comes, do not shirk it off and work. Force yourself to <strong>spend the day away from work <\/strong>and (this is important) <strong> with the people that make you happy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/pursuit-of-happiness\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: The Pursuit Of Happiness (& How To Be Truly Happy)\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The Pursuit Of Happiness (& How To Be Truly Happy)<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/pursuit-of-happiness.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-18596 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/pursuit-of-happiness.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">The Pursuit Of Happiness (& How To Be Truly Happy)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWe are born with the instinct to find meaning and purpose in our lives and this search for...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>2. Revisit Your Creative Side<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Write for yourself. If you like creative writing, do that. If you enjoy poetry, create a new form. Enter a contest and write up your submission. Even if you don\u2019t win, <strong>the fun is in the creation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/losing-writing-passion\/revisit-creative-side.jpg\" alt=\"revisit-creative-side\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"><\/figure>\n<p>There are numerous website writing groups that you can join that have contests. There are also writing groups that love to read new fiction or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/online-collaboration-tips\/\">collaborate on projects<\/a>. The point is to <strong>write something for yourself <\/strong>that  changes your perspective and is not work-related.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/recharge-creativity\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 8 Quick-Fixes to Boost Your Creativity Instantly\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">8 Quick-Fixes to Boost Your Creativity Instantly<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/recharge-creativity.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-18907 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/recharge-creativity.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">8 Quick-Fixes to Boost Your Creativity Instantly<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHaving the dreaded writer's block or designer's block? Can't you come up with an ingenious idea for your...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>3. Retrace the Steps that Led you to Freelancing<\/h3>\n<p>Take stock of your decision to become a freelance writer. From experience, I can tell you that our reasons for doing what we do are very compelling. In my case, it was this or work for a living and I would rather do this. <strong>Remember all the reasons you do what you do. <\/strong>Write and you will find that motivating force that drove you here in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>Once you <strong>remember why you love your job so much<\/strong>, it\u2019s easier to keep your passion, even under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/clients-from-hell\/\">worst of client projects<\/a>. When I see my stepson dragging his tired ass home from his roofing job, I count my blessings and get back to work.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many of us have been through this at one time or another. Tired and worn down from writing the same boring content and making it interesting day in and day out, we suddenly find that we have to drag ourselves to the computer and force ourselves to go through the motions wondering what we should&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":130,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3410],"tags":[4593],"topic":[4523],"class_list":["entry-content","is-maxi"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.8 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>4 Signs You Are Losing Your Writing Passion - Hongkiat<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Many of us have been through this at one time or another. 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