This post is all about romanticizing your writing day so you can make your writing time feel more special, inspiring, memorable, and fun.
Do you want your writing days to feel more magical, exciting, and memorable? Then treating them as nothing more than a series of writing sprints you have to complete isn’t the answer.
In this post, I’ll show you how to romanticize your writing day from start to end, so it feels more inspiring, meaningful, and fun. We’ll explore how to bring a little magic into every part of the day—from your pre-writing preparation and writing sessions to your breaks, the memories you collect, and the way you celebrate your wins.
So, let’s explore together six ways to make every writing day feel like a special occasion. If you prefer the video version, check out the YouTube video below for tips on how to romanticize your writing day.
1. Create a special writing preparation ritual
Your writing day starts before you actually start typing. And the way you start sets the tone for your entire day and writing session. So why not begin romanticizing your writing day before you even sit down at your desk?
You could start with a short meditation to help you enter the day with a calmer, more relaxed state of mind. Romanticizing your day is partly about slowing down and appreciating each moment instead of rushing through it, and meditation can help you settle into that peaceful state of mind.
Another thing that you could add to your pre-writing ritual is journaling. You could write down a few things you’re grateful for, copy an inspiring quote, or add some positive affirmations and encouraging thoughts for the day. The idea here is to use journaling to put yourself in a more positive state of mind so you can start your writing day feeling confident and inspired.
So keep a “good vibes only” journal to help you record and remember all the great things you have in your life. Do not use it as a list of complaints or everything that is going wrong. Instead, let it become a collection of things you’re grateful for, encouraging messages to yourself, and plenty of happy thoughts.
By appreciating all the good things in our lives, we start the day feeling happier, and creating becomes much easier when you feel good and you’re enjoying your day. And there’s plenty of research to back up the positive effects of gratitude. So try it and see how it improves your day.
2. Turn your writing day into a special occasion
Whether you write every day, only on weekends, or just occasionally during your summer holiday, treat your writing time as something special. Don’t approach it like another job or task you need to complete. Instead, look forward to it with the same excitement you might feel before a date you can’t wait to go on. And act accordingly.
So, what could that look like? For starters, maybe you shouldn’t be working in your pajamas. If you want to romanticize the writing day, dress for the occasion. When you’re in creative mode, wear something nice. And while you’re at it, match that outfit with a nice piece of jewelry and a pretty hairstyle. You don’t need to buy a whole new wardrobe and accessories for this. Use what you have, just choose something that makes your day feel special.
But it’s not just the clothes and accessories that you could use to set the tone of your special writing day. How about having a special drink next to you that is reserved only for your writing session? Or keep a beautiful notebook on your desk that you only use for notes about your book. All these small details can help you romanticize your writing day by turning it into a special occasion.
3. Match your writing spot to the settings of your story
Now, let’s take the idea of making your writing day feel special one step further. You can do that by matching your work atmosphere to the setting of your story, or even to the particular scene you’re currently working on.
For example, if you’re writing a small-town romance, you could visit a cosy café and work on your novel there. We’ve already seen how cafés can increase your creativity and help you become more productive. Now, they can also help you romanticize your writing day. So, all in all, coffee shops are great places for writers.
But what if the romance novel you’re working on isn’t a small-town romance, but a billionaire romance? In that case, since you’re already nicely dressed, how about going to one of the nicest hotels in your town and writing from the hotel lobby, surrounding yourself with an atmosphere that matches the tone of your story?
But maybe you’re not writing romance at all. If you’re writing a fantasy novel, you could take your laptop or notebook somewhere in nature and write surrounded by trees, mountains, or a beautiful garden. If you’re writing an alien sci-fi story, going to outer space might be a bit difficult. Unless you’re an astronaut… But if you’re not, you could look for a futuristic café, a modern library, or another location that feels slightly otherworldly.
You get the idea: choose a setting that reflects the world of your novel. Immersing yourself in a similar atmosphere can help you feel closer to your story and characters while making your day feel much more magical.
4. Romanticize your breaks
When it comes to romanticizing your writing day, the actual writing is not the only thing you can make special. Your breaks are just as important as the writing. They can help you protect your creative flow, clear your mind, and romanticize the entire day.
So what can you do to romanticize your breaks? For starters, try not to jump straight onto social media the moment your break begins. Also, avoid immediately switching tabs to watch a movie. The idea is to not fill your brain with what everyone else is doing, but to be present in your own life.
You could go for a short walk around your neighborhood, spend some time in nature, or visit your favorite café, unless you’re already working from there. You could also stop by a bookstore and browse a few books in your genre. Whenever I go to bookstores, I always get inspired and excited to return to my story.
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And don’t forget to take that beautiful notebook with you wherever you go. That’s part of romanticizing your life as a writer. So you want to remain in that romanticized state wherever you choose to go during your break.
5. Collect memories from the writing day
Keeping memories of your writing days is a great way to romanticize them. Here are some suggestions of memories you could collect.
Let’s start with your word count, one of the most important memories from your writing day. But as I mentioned when we talked about romanticizing the writing process, you can even find ways to make tracking your word count feel more special. If you don’t already have a special notebook or file for this, I created a free printable tracker that you can download using the form below. Use this file to make recording your word count feel more special.
But you could also record your word count in your daily journal, where you keep track of all the great things from that day. What else could you keep in this journal? You could add details about your favorite scene you wrote that day, or a sentence you’re especially proud of, or something exciting that happened to one of your characters.
You could even take photos throughout the day, photos of your screen, your desk, or something interesting you saw during one of your breaks. Then, you can print them and add them to your journal. That way, you’ll have lots of fun memories from your writing day, and looking back on them will always put you in a positive state of mind.
6. End the day by celebrating your wins
Finally, since we started romanticizing the writing day from the very beginning, let’s end it in the same spirit. Once you’re done writing and done with your journaling, take a moment to celebrate your wins from the day.
And if you don’t think you have any wins, open your journal again. Read what you wrote, and I’m sure you’ll find plenty of moments that are worth celebrating. Even if your word count was zero that day, you still showed up and spent time thinking about your story. That’s taking your story further than it was yesterday. So that’s definitely worth celebrating.
So celebrate these wins and reward yourself for them. You could prepare a nice, healthy meal for yourself, take a relaxing bubble bath, go out for dinner and a walk, or just celebrate with friends and family.
And there you have it, we’ve romanticized the writing day from start to finish. Doesn’t a day like this feel much more exciting than thinking of it as nothing more than a series of writing sprints you have to complete?
This post was all about romanticizing your writing day. If you enjoyed it, you might also enjoy this post:
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Now it’s your turn. How do you romanticize your writing days? Let me know in the comments.
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