creating an effective writing habit

Last updated Oct 9, 2023

• Writing

Writing must be done everyday to be effective. Many great writers have done this in the past.

Here are some strategies to form a writing habit:

• Do distraction-free tasks to let your mind wander
  • walks, showers, chores, gardening
• Have a method to capture ideas anywhere
  • notebook, audio recorder
• Write everyday
  • fixed time period, no excuses
  • do not worry about content quality
• Avoid distractions
  • use focus modes, take retreats, no email or IM
• Allow your mind to create without fear of judgment
  • don’t worry about seeming ignorant
  • create what resonates
  • don’t worry about what others think
• Seek objective feedback
  • What 10% must I keep?
  • What 20% should I cut immediately?
  • At what points did you not understand, or your mind started to wander?