If you’ve been feeling a nagging urge to start writing, September 2024 is your time. Many of us have ideas, stories, thoughts, or messages that we feel compelled to put on paper or in a digital document. But for one reason or another, we often hesitate. It could be the fear of not getting it right or the concern about whether our words will be good enough. However, this month, it’s not about perfection—it’s about starting.
Why Now?
With its transition from summer to fall, September often brings a sense of new beginnings. The air feels different and crisper, and with it comes an energy shift. This change can ignite creativity and motivation, making it an ideal time to listen to that inner voice telling you to write finally. Whether it’s a book, a blog post, poetry, or journaling, the important thing is to begin.
Don’t Worry About What It Looks Like
It’s easy to get caught up in the details when starting, wondering if your structure is perfect or your ideas make sense. But right now, none of that matters. Your primary focus should be getting your thoughts out of your head and onto the page. Writing is a process; the first step is always to let your ideas flow freely. There will be time later to go back, organize, edit, and refine. Right now, permit yourself to be messy, to write without judgment, and to do it.
How to Start
Write What Comes to Mind:
Don’t overthink it. Write whatever is on your mind, whether it’s coherent or not. Free writing often leads to your best ideas.
Pick Your Medium:
Choose what feels most comfortable, whether you prefer typing on a computer or writing by hand. The goal is to make the process as easy and enjoyable as possible.
Sticky Notes:
Place sticky pads and pens in every room to jot down ideas.
Use your phone’s Recorder/Alexa/Siri:
Create a shortcut by adding your phone’s recorder to your main screen. That way, when you have an idea, you can share it on your phone.
Upon Waking Up:
Before jumping out of bed in the morning, take a minute to let your mind create, then write on a pad or speak into your phone.
Ignore the Inner Critic:
Is that voice telling you it’s not good enough? Let it go. This isn’t the time to critique; it’s the time to create.
Just Do It
The hardest part of writing is often starting. But once you take that first step, the words will come more easily. This September, embrace the creative energy that the season brings and allow yourself to explore the ideas swirling in your mind. You have something to say, and the world is ready to hear it. So, just do it. WRITE!
