When you develop a system, it helps you to create and enforce the habit you need to actually get stuff done. When I create a new system or habit, I want to automate as much as possible so I can spend more time actuallydoingstuff… In this case: writing. ...
4) Give yourself a prompt each time you sit down to write Another big thing that keeps people from building a writing habit is simply that you don’t know what to write about. We’ve all been there. Staring at a blinking cursor on a white screen with nary an idea in sight. ...
Writing Habit Hacks: How to Create and Maintain Smart Writing HabitsKate Krake
I'm going to share these ideas with you so you can build your own writing habit. If you’re already doing a lot of writing professionally, you probably won't like this — the ideas in this guide are almost laughably simple. But if you're anything like me, someone who's always ...
Identity leads to action—even writing daily. In the process of doing what a writer does, you create results—written work. Click To Tweet Choose Your Identity The key to developing a writing habit lies in your identity. And you can choose your identity. If you want a writing habit, selec...
How to build a daily writing habit Track it The benefits of a daily writing habit Some might argue that a daily writing habit simply isn't necessary to be a great writer. And they're right – there are no gatekeepers, remember? Someone who writes one piece of prose can lay claim to ...
I’ve worked hard to create a daily writing habit.Usually every morning—before I crack open the spine of my laptop or scroll through Instagram—for 15 minutes I capture things that happened the previous day: stories I heard, things I experienced, whatever I connected with or found inspiring...
Once you have decided on a blog topic for your freelance writing job, it’s time to create an outline. Some clients request an outline before you write the post. For me, I sometimes provide an outline to a client (even if they don’t ask for it) as a way to assure if what I’...
Just saying you’re going to change your habit is not enough of a commitment. You need actually to write it down, on paper. Write what habit you’re going to change. 5. Make a plan While you’re writing, also write down a plan. This will ensure you’re really prepared. The plan ...
You can disconnect your Wi-Fi during your writing time, or use a program like Freedom that will cut off your internet during a certain. Whichever way you can, just do it. You're going to stick to your writing habit easier without the distraction of the Internet. ...