How To Fall Back In Love With Writing

At some point, writing may have brought you joy, clarity, or a sense of purpose. Perhaps it was a daily habit, a creative outlet, or even a professional aspiration. But over time, life’s demands, self-doubt, or burnout can make it hard to find time to write. 

Here’s how to rekindle the flame:

1. Let Go of the Pressure to Be “Good”

Not everything you write needs to be polished, publishable, or profound. In fact, trying to be perfect from the start is a surefire way to kill your momentum. Give yourself space to write badly. Messy is allowed. Incomplete is fine. Cringe is part of the process.

2. Write for Yourself First

Forget the audience for a moment. Write something just for you. A journal entry, a letter you’ll never send, a fictional daydream. When you stop writing to impress, you start writing to express.

3. Create a Low-Stakes Routine

Consistency > intensity. Instead of waiting for inspiration to strike, build a gentle habit. Five minutes in the morning. One page before bed. Whatever works for you, stick to that routine. 

4. Revisit What Made You Love It in the First Place

What kind of writing used to light you up? Poetry? Flash fiction? Fanfic? Blog posts? Re-read your old pieces. Remember that version of you who had to write. That voice is still there, waiting.

5. Give Yourself Fun Prompts (Not Homework)

Staring at a blank page is a vibe killer. Use playful prompts to get your creativity flowing. 

Think:

• “Write a breakup letter to a bad habit.”

• “Describe your ideal day in extreme detail.”

• “What would your childhood self think of your life now?”

6. Read Like a Writer

Let books refill your creative tank. Highlight sentences that you like. Jot down ideas sparked by what you’re reading. Seeing how others play with language can nudge your own voice out of hiding.

7. Find Your Writing People

It helps to have a space, online or in real life, where you can share work, swap prompts, or just talk shop. Whether it’s a writing group, a Discord server, or one solid friend, community makes the process less lonely.

8. Celebrate Every Win (Even the Tiny Ones)

Wrote a paragraph today? That’s a win. Opened your doc after two months? It's still a win. Don’t wait until you’ve finished a novel or gone viral online to give yourself a pat on the back. 

Final Thought:

Falling back in love with writing is about reconnecting with your voice, your curiosity, and that part of you that just wants to create. Be patient with yourself.