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As a writer, I'm constantly seeking motivation. I have piles of unfinished works that failed because of my lack of motivation. Three main things cause loss of motivation when it comes to writing: lack of interest, lack of inspiration and lack of confidence. A writer's work space can be set up to prevent these three things and increase motivation.

LACK OF INTEREST

It is often said that when a writer isn't interested in what they're writing, chances are their readers won't be either. Interest begins with the subject matter that an author writes about. But it extends to interest in writing and even interest in being in the writing area.

An author won't want to be in a writing area that's not interesting and that will translate into the author not wanting to write. Too keep yourself coming back to your writing, you'll need to want to keep coming back to where you write. Some simple things can be done to make an interesting writing area:

1. Make it varied.

Monotony rarely works for anyone. Hang a wall calendar so that your walls change monthly. Set up things you can change easily. For example, have your computer and chair placed so that you can move from one end of the desk to the other when you get bored. Or simply completely relocate. Try writing on a chair outside or sprawled on the floor of your bathroom.

2. Try and set up a place that is exclusively for writing.

If you can do this, it means you won't get sick of being in that place and you won't have to associate that place with boring things. If not, make sure you can simply but substantially change your work area when you transition to writing from some other activity.

3. Get rid of distractions.

While it's good to have a varied, interesting place to write, make sure it's not more interesting than your writing or you'll never get anything done. Remove reading material and Internet connections unless you need them for your writing or are very focused.

LACK OF INSPIRATION

This is similar to a lack of interest in that a boring work space can stifle your inspiration. However, inspiration is specific to your piece not merely general interest in writing. Inspiration is integral to writing, that is clear. It comes from many different places because every writer is a different person requiring different pricks to get them going.

Personally, I feel an attraction toward historical things. I find articles about ancient history fascinating. I love historical artifacts. Drawings of medieval damsels and photos of World War soldiers

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