Turn Your Writing Time Into a Ritual

Romanticizing your writing life means allowing it to be ceremonial.

We are not looking to build rigid schedules or pressure-filled systems here. Word counts and timelines have their place, but first comes something more important: creating a rhythm that makes writing feel purposeful and enjoyable. (You know me: if it’s not fun, why do it!)

Having a ritual communicates to your body that it’s time to do the dang thing. For your creativity, this is the green light signaling that it’s time to GO.

Each time you enter your writing space, decide what you will do to gently mark the transition from everyday life into creative time. It might be lighting a candle. Pulling a tarot card. Opening your notebook. Writing one sentence by hand before moving to the keyboard. Making tea. Putting on the same playlist.

Small actions, repeated with intention, become powerful anchors for the writing habit you’re building.

Here is what a simple writing ritual might look like:

• Turn on your twinkle lights or a table lamp

• Open a notebook or planner and jot down a few thoughts about what you are working on.

• Choose music that either fades into the background or becomes the soundtrack to which you write your book

• Take a long, meaningful breath and remind yourself who the f*** you are

None of this is about being more productive or “slaying” the day. Romanticizing your writing life is all about creating emotional safety so that you can create from the heart.

As you repeat this process again and again (lights, notebook, music; lights, notebook, music), you are sending a signal to your nervous system that now is the time to sit down and create with purpose. Eventually, hearing the first note of your playlist or clicking on your lamp will signal to your brain that it is time to write your bestseller!

Your ritual doesn’t have to look like mine. Just make sure that it gets you into the mood for writing. If you listen to heavy metal while dictating your book, go for it! Whatever makes writing a fun and, most importantly, a repeatable practice is the right way to do it.

If you want to go deeper on this topic, check out my full guide to building your personal writing aesthetic and romanticizing your creative life. You’ll love it!

Read the complete post here:
Writing Aesthetic: How to Romanticize Your Writing Life

xo, Jessica 🍋✨