Like many educators around the world, I embraced the #oneword2018 mindset and decided to choose one word to guide and push me as we turned the calendar page from December to January. In my first post of the new year, I shared my journey from writing lists of resolutions to whittling it down to a single word. This year I chose the word INSPIRE.
But there are times when the digital ink runs dry and the ideas stall out.
You get busy.
You get sidetracked.
You start to doubt your ability to write.
Let me reassure you - you are not alone. Every writer has hit a similar roadblock. Writing takes patience. Persistence. Endurance.
It also takes a little jumpstart, especially if it’s been sitting idle for a while.
If you find yourself needing a little inspiration to get the creative juices flowing, check out Jennifer Hogan’s post, in which she shares 50 writing topics for educators.
Another suggestion is to create a draft blog post when inspiration strikes, adding a few sentences to jog your memory. Let the topic sit and simmer, then when the time is right you’ve got a ready-to-serve post that’s just needing a little seasoning.
Keep writing.
Keep sharing.
Your words inspire and we need more inspiration in this world!
Tamara Letter is a technology integrator from Mechanicsville, VA with more than 20 years’ experience in and out of the classroom. She shares her stories to lead, love, and learn with a passion for kindness at http://www.tamaraletter.com. She is also writing a book about kindness to be published by Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. Connect with her on Twitter or Instagram (@tamaraletter) or join her Facebook group “A Passion for Kindness.”
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One of my favorite comments to get on my blog is "You've inspired me." That feels good. You inspire others as others inspire you. I love this writing community and how we hold each other up.
ReplyDeleteTamara, I like this line that you inserted in your post: "But there are times when the digital ink runs dry and the ideas stall out." I think that is true for every writer. Thanks for sharing your story.
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