Last updated: October 14, 2023
Whether you’re an aspiring novelist, poet, or a playwright, or you write for a living, it’s easy to get stuck in a writing routine that is not consistently productive. Sometimes you may need inspiration to keep the words flowing from your imagination.
Treating yourself to a selection of beautiful bespoke personalised notebooks will help to make the task of daily writing far more pleasurable. You can use the notebooks to jot down whatever inspires you, or as a means of planning bigger writing projects.
If you want to increase your writing efficiency and productivity, it’s helpful to turn to your writing heroes to get inspiration. The top British writers (past and present) have all been in your shoes. Even the most famous novelists have a regular writing routine, and everyday responsibilities and activities that must be fitted in between.
If writing is your passion, take inspiration from 5 British writers who can write an essay and who have achieved great acclaim and success…
Be More Like Jane
Best known for penning the popular novels, ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and ‘Sense and Sensibility’, novelist Jane Austen always had a focused approach and a strategy for eliminating distractions.
Her daily routine involved waking up early and completing one household chore before settling down to write. If visitors came calling, she would hide her writing and join in with the sewing that her mother and sister were doing. After an early supper, and card games and conversation, Jane spent the evening reading aloud from novels, and would sometimes treat her family to her work-in-progress.
While it’s not necessary to follow such a regimented routine, having a regular schedule can help you to free up some time to devote to writing in your personalised notebooks. This habit is crucial if you’re serious about developing your talents as a writer.
Many famous writers focus on doing the most important tasks or jobs first thing in the day, so that they are free to work on their writing goals before the rest of the day gets busy. They know that as soon as the ‘chores’ and essential daily activities are done, it’s time to commit to writing.
Follow Mr Trollope’s Lead
English novelist Anthony Trollope wrote over 40 books in his Victorian lifetime. His most famous work is the ‘Chronicles of Dorsetshire’.six book series.
Trollope had a habit of setting his watch on the table before him, so that he could time himself while he wrote 250 words every quarter of an hour. Being disciplined enabled him to produce 10+ plus pages per day. Over a period of just 10 months he had completed three novels!
Although you may not have a burning desire to pen a novel at such a pace, pushing yourself to write, even when you’d rather be doing something else, can produce excellent results. When you’re in a creative flow, inspiring ideas can come to you with little effort required.
Writing in your beautiful bespoke notebook for a set period of 20-30 minutes every day will open up your creative channels. Then you can later tap in and access a wealth of ideas whenever you want to.
Copy Charles’s Example
Regarded by many as the greatest British novelist of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens knew the importance of taking time out. He would often spend the entire afternoon taking a leisurely stroll. Everything that he observed on route later became fuel for his writing.
While repetition is the key to learning and mastering anything, it’s also important to take regular breaks. Taking time away from your work can help you regain your energy. It can also reveal creative ideas that you can explore in your writing.
If you love to write as a hobby, it’s a good idea to have a few personalised notebooks on hand. Take one with you when you’re enjoying time out from your daily work schedule. Use it to jot down notes about anything that you see that you find inspiring.
Be Appreciative Of Life, Just Like Mark
Best known for ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’, English novelist Mark Haddon was greatly inspired by Jane Austen’s writing style. Just like her, his focus is on transforming everyday situations and normality into something rather extraordinary.
Whether you like to use stylish personalised notebooks to scribble down creative stories or interesting new words, diary style entries or your daily to-do lists, it’s essential that you’re mindful about what you’re doing.
If you’re in a constant rush, you’re likely to miss out on noticing the small stuff that is meaningful. It’s therefore a good idea to use your customised notebook as a journal, in which you can reflect on life and record all of the things that you love, value and appreciate.
Let It Flow, Like Jo
It’s well known that British author (Joanne) J.K. Rowling wrote the much-loved series of ‘Harry Potter’ books in longhand, and then typed up the children’s stories afterwards.
If you usually write on a computer, it’s an inspired idea to vary your writing routine by giving longhand writing a go. Take out your favourite notebook and let the words flow as you freely express yourself.
When you’re automatic writing, your subconscious mind does most of the work for you. All you have to do is be open-minded and write down whatever pops into your mind without thinking about it. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the results.
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