RE: The Mood to Write
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Yes, I think I'm like you. It bothers me a lot because often in my to-do list, I note to myself that I need to write an article. But sometimes my brain wants to do something completely different and I just can't write.
Then sometimes, I'm really inspired when I've got nothing to write with at hand. It's very frustrating.
But forcing things can often lead to content that doesn't really represent us. Or even at all.
As for my own experience, I share your feeling that writing is a deep form of self-expression and a way of exploring and clarifying my thoughts. I don't know if it's because of that or because of all the things I'm doing at the moment, but I'm much more rested since I started Hive. I'm much better at aligning my thoughts. I think it has something to do with all the activities I'm doing at the moment, but particularly Hive.
My best writing moments come not from a forced effort, but from an inspiration that seems to flow naturally, often at unexpected moments. Often in the shower, when I'm driving, when I'm out for a walk.
Yeah absolutely it's good to have the writing flow naturally when things aren't forced. I started to keep a little note of the things I want to write about - have you done that? For example I'm in the middle of something at work and get an idea of a post if it's somehow related to anything I'm doing. I write down a quick note in my phone and then later on I come back to it for the things I want to write about. That's really helped me have a nearly endless amount of topics I can put out there - the note started with like 3 post ideas and now it's got almost 30. The cool thing about it too is some of them are ones I have to be in a particular mood to flesh them out so I have choices - do I talk about this topic that requires more emotional thought or this one with analytical? It's good to be able to bounce around a little bit! Hopefully keeping a note of topics for you can help you get them out there!
Yes, I think it can really help me. Overall, I'm pretty sure it's the best way to go.
When you jot down an idea that crosses your mind, inside you keep thinking about it. As a result, you get new ideas for this article or another.
Thanks for your insights and for sharing your process!