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Whisper is now available on Barnes & Noble!

I'm thrilled to share that my debut novel, Whisper , which was previously available on Amazon and Kindle, is now officially available as an eBook on Barnes & Noble! If you’ve been waiting for a chance to read it on your Nook or through the Barnes & Noble app, now’s your moment! If you haven’t had the chance to dive into Whisper yet, you can find a short synopsis (and sneak peek!) here . With its availability as an eBook on Barnes & Noble, you can: Enjoy it instantly on your Nook or mobile device. Take it with you wherever you go. Be part of the growing community of readers sharing their thoughts on the story. Where to Find It You can find Whisper on Barnes & Noble and Amazon. Don’t forget to leave a review after you’ve read it—I’d love to hear your thoughts! Amazon: Paperback | Hardcover | Kindle eBook Barnes & Noble: Nook eBook   Cheers,     Ayesha

Finding Writing Motivation

Finding the motivation to write has always been something a lot of people have asked me about, and it also at times is pretty challenging for me. Writing for everyone -- especially those my age -- is hard at times, with attention spans that go all over the place and school and other commitments to tackle. Whenever I find motivation, there's something else more pressing that I have to be doing, and whenever there's nothing I should be doing, I lack the motivation to actually get started and continue. I've compiled a couple of things I do to find motivation and some other things that get the gears in my head turning to start. So let's begin!

1. Finding the time.


With school (and way too many extracurriculars), it's hard to get time to write in the school year. But whenever I’m not doing something pressing, I start typing. Whether it’s during study hall, free time in class, or between scheduled commitments — I try to get at least half a chapter done, or maybe even a short story. Sometimes I just have to make the time, committing an hour or two after school solely for the purpose of writing and planning.

2. Reading.

A big reason us
writers write is because we read. Essentially, inspiration can spark while reading another author’s work. Watching how their characters develop, how they voice certain themes, and how their writing style carries itself. It all helps in the writing process, and sometimes it’s just the beginning of some excitement.

3. Making other content.

Sometimes when writing and plotting just doesn't seem like something I want to do, I just don't do it. Instead, I work towards something that would suit my current mood. I draw a couple of characters, make a couple of short comics about them, and design potential story/book covers. I might just take a couple of quotes from my characters and design something around it. I can make some character-themed wallpaper to customize my devices. Perhaps I can also collect some old stuff I have hanging around the house and put them together into a couple of iconic items and objects from my stories and novels, like the six's dreamcatcher necklaces.

Or, I can blog and write about my writing without actually writing what I should be writing. (Confusing, but it works.)

4. Daydreaming.

I understand how this doesn't seem like a good idea, but from my experience, it worked. Frankly, there is nothing better than just staring at the window and being submerged in my head. Rather than writing it out, I just think about it. I imagine my characters interacting with each other, in different scenarios. Or, sometimes, I imagine myself in those same scenarios, seeing how I'm going to react, and I let my imagination take me elsewhere. Eventually, an idea usually sparks, and then I finally find the urge to put it on paper. 

If you don't feel like thinking about your certain writing projects, think about the next best thing: books. It'd feel nice to go to Camp Half-Blood or Hogwarts for a quick trip, even if it's in your mind. Or maybe think about what might happen if you do finish your writing project -- the things you could do after that. Perhaps it's the key to getting your first published story or finishing your first novel. It could be your door to something much greater...

5. Taking a break.

Pressuring myself to write is something I tend to do -- I set myself deadlines and goals of how much I should be writing each day, but sometimes it just doesn't work for me. Some days, I'm just too exhausted to put my brain to the task of curating a bunch of words to make them make sense. After those moments, when I see what horror I've done, it ends up that I really have no clue what in the worlds I had written. It’s like pure gibberish in my mind.

Nothing good comes out of my head when it's exhausted.

Therefore, I know it's time to relax a little because writing will be of no use, and I'll just have to write it all over again. After a short break, motivation will come eventually.

6. Talking it out.

I am not much of a talker, but if you get me to talk about something I like, I won't stop. It'll, like, probably be one of your worse mistakes, but I enjoy it.

Blabbing about books and story ideas always gets my mind and heart pumping, and it gets a fresh wave of excitement rushing through my veins. So pull a bunch of your bookworm and creative friends together and start blabbing, because it's sure to get your mind turning and your creativity and motivation levels soaring. Sometimes it just takes a quick chat (or a chat worth hours -- whichever you prefer) to start to give you the energy to start.


For now, that’s about it. Feel free to use my contact form for questions, comments, or suggestions! Stay tuned!

 Ayesha ðŸ‘‹






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