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7 Ways to Build a Writing Habit
How to write more consistently.
A writing habit changes how you feel about writing.
The more I’ve written, the more I’ve learned about the power of consistently writing every day. My writing habit forces me to come up with ideas to write about.
While I’m far from perfect, I’ve learned a lot about writing consistently.
1. Start small
You don’t need to write a novel next week. You don’t even need to write a 500+ word blog post.
Write a few sentences. Describe your day in a journal. Share an opinion on social media. Write a page of that novel you’ve dreamed about writing.
Start small. Building a writing habit isn’t a contest. It’s consistency. It’s about doing a little work each day to keep that consistency.
2. Start With Energy
Building a writing habit is easier when you write about the topics that interest you.
Avoid writing about topics that you think people want to read. Write about the topics you want to read because you’ll find more energy.
