20 July : What motivates me #wpad
Everybody has varying factors which motivate them each day.
In a work capacity it’s surprising to note that for most people a high salary is not a motivating factor in their job role. During a workshop in my day job I was shown the following video which is worth a look, even if you’re not interested in the content of the discussion, watch it purely for how well the artist can draw.
As a writer I am motivated whenever I am around other like minded people.
I often attend masterclasses, talks or short courses as I find it motivating hearing about other people. I’m not the best networker but I am forcing myself to escape from my introverted shell and try to put myself out there.
The weekend just gone is an example of that. I attended Writing for Radio workshop organised by Euroscript which was a full day’s session in London. Not only did I learn a vast amount about writing for the radio medium but I also made some useful contacts with other writers. A number of them are attending the London Screenwriters Festival in October so at least I will know at least a couple more delegates than I knew last year.
The workshop tutor was also an industry professional so hearing firsthand experience from somebody who has been where I am currently really motivates me too.
This is a post for http://www.writesofluid.com blog writing challenge. One blog post a day for all of July.
