Writing Stamina is the enduring strength to stay the course and complete your work. Lack of writing stamina is probably the number one reason why some books never get finished. I’m sure that most people who want to write a book have the know how to do it, but for some reason it just never gets done.

I can imagine how this plays out. Someone starts writing in their spare time and for a while everything is going smoothly. As time passes the spare time gets shorter and soon writing stops completely. The next scenario is that someone stops writing because of writer’s block or flaw in his or her plot. Instead of finding some way to move forward it’s much easier to stop.

So, what can you do to improve your writing stamina? You need moral support, a cheering crew that gives you extra motivation. Perhaps you can find this in your friends and family members. If not, there are writing forums where you can meet other writers that might be facing the exact same problems that you’re experiencing. This is a place where writers help each other out and cheer each other on.  This is a good way to meet people that can help you answer questions about the writing industry.  You may also find someone that knows more about a certain topic, for example law, that you will need to complete your story.  It’s a great place to socialize and network with other writers. 

While writing forums have the potential of lending support, most likely it won’t be your salvation and here’s why.  Most of the writers that are using these forums are just as insecure as you are. These are the same people that will be critiquing your work.  How much value can you honestly put on a critique that was given by an inexperienced writer?  Also, everyone is busy with their own agenda. You have to ask yourself, how much time are they willing to spend correcting the work of other writers?   

In the end, your writing stamina will come from you.  How badly do you want it?