How do you keep writing without losing focus?

[KrisVFX]

Relax. focus, have a calm mind, yeah yeah. I read everything on google and they are pretty much useless and crap to me.
I try to keep some kind of schedule in order to write regularly but somehow I still end up losing track of what I was doing, ending up behind schedule...
So I was wondering for those writers how to write a lot, how do you do it?
How do you write thousands of words without getting distracted or getting stuck on some characters that you don't know how they think, or what they are going to do next?

 

[SailusGebel]

Music.

 

[Lloyd]

I am really bad at it too, but when I do write I usually have to force myself. Counting down from 10 slowly helps focus the mind.

 

[NikkuNii]

Yeah, music. I mean try to find something that really motivates you. I am working on 3 tokyo ghoul books since I have a hard time staying motivated, so what I do is I rewatch episodes of tokyo ghoul and BOOM im suddenly inspired again!

 

[KiraMinoru]

By drawing inspiration from something else. It just hits you out of nowhere and you begin to write like a madman as the entire scene unfolds in your head.

 

[Paul_Tromba]

I don't. I just hope I can keep focused long enough for me to be drawn into whatever scene I'm writing.

 

[Ilikewaterkusa]

Relax. focus, have a calm mind, yeah yeah. I read everything on google and they are pretty much useless and crap to me.
I try to keep some kind of schedule in order to write regularly but somehow I still end up losing track of what I was doing, ending up behind schedule...
So I was wondering for those writers how to write a lot, how do you do it?
How do you write thousands of words without getting distracted or getting stuck on some characters that you don't know how they think, or what they are going to do next?

Just write multiple times a day.

 

[SakeVision]

ritalin

 

[Minx]

Adapt, overcome.

Idk, I wish to know this secret method too honestly

 

[GodlessEmperor]

I already calculate losing focus in my writing schedule. Often I stop writing, stare blankly at my screen and think of the best story every to exist, only to forget it by the time I regain my focus wonder what I was even thinking about.
Maybe it would help you to prepare before writing the chapter? Idk though I randomly type stuff in hopes of full sentences coming out every now and then.

 

[Nane]

Getting stuck in one scene can delay the whole story for WEEKS for me. I get you.

I learned this method to prevent it. For the parts that I get stuck, I just put a placeholder, something like [insert witty comeback] or [scenery description]. It helps my mind to move on to the pre-planned parts and when I'm ready, I go back to the placeholder and fill it.
Hope this helps.

 

[Maze_Runner]

I kinda just get really involved into what I'm writing, so I kinda don't have to even try, but it has to be a good story that I'm writing...

 

[MrPasserby]

Relax. focus, have a calm mind, yeah yeah. I read everything on google and they are pretty much useless and crap to me.
I try to keep some kind of schedule in order to write regularly but somehow I still end up losing track of what I was doing, ending up behind schedule...
So I was wondering for those writers how to write a lot, how do you do it?
How do you write thousands of words without getting distracted or getting stuck on some characters that you don't know how they think, or what they are going to do next?

I usually listen to music. And if nothing comes out of it, I stop. I do something different like walking outside from time to time, or hang out with some of my friends. I get back to it right after I got the inspiration to work on it.

Sometimes, pausing for a moment helps. I even listen to different genre of songs for several hours and sometimes days, before I could write again. Somehow, it helps me get the idea of how I would be able to write my story.

Without these things, It would be difficult for me to form a story.

I hope this helps!

 

[ASHARA]

Relax. focus, have a calm mind, yeah yeah. I read everything on google and they are pretty much useless and crap to me.
I try to keep some kind of schedule in order to write regularly but somehow I still end up losing track of what I was doing, ending up behind schedule...
So I was wondering for those writers how to write a lot, how do you do it?
How do you write thousands of words without getting distracted or getting stuck on some characters that you don't know how they think, or what they are going to do next?

Music. I have a 400 song playlist so it's just me and my music in the middle of the night so there are no distractions. It's common to get distracted or procrastinate while being behind schedule and sometimes you have to shout at yourself to get up and write something but it's normal.

Just write multiple times a day.

Yeah breaking down writing a chapter into 400 word sessions spread throughout the day helps.

 

[K5Rakitan]

I don't get to write anymore now that I have a baby. However, before I had one, I would write in a paper notebook every night before bed. Thoughts bounce around my head, preventing me from sleeping, and writing was a great way to exhaust my brain. Now, I have to hold my nipple in my baby's mouth.