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Hello and welcome! This is a thread open for anyone who wants to start, maintain, or reinforce a writing habit.
The basis for the idea is that repeating something daily, even in small amounts, will build a habit that becomes stronger over time, to the point where it will come naturally to you.
So introduce yourself, and if you want to, let us know what your goals are for October. I suggest trying to post every day, but it's entirely up to you how much and in what way you participate.
Here are some tips:
Good luck, and see you on the 1st of December!
The basis for the idea is that repeating something daily, even in small amounts, will build a habit that becomes stronger over time, to the point where it will come naturally to you.
So introduce yourself, and if you want to, let us know what your goals are for October. I suggest trying to post every day, but it's entirely up to you how much and in what way you participate.
Here are some tips:
- Set achievable goals – I can't stress enough how important this is. Habits build over time, so look at your current writing habit and set a goal to increase it a little bit, in word count, time, and/or frequency. (For example, I did a lot better with a small daily goal than with a big, looming, monthly one).
- Write every day – even if it's just a few sentences. It reinforces the habit.
- Mix it up – Try different types of goals, different times of the day, different tricks to reward or motivate yourself. A good habit is what works for you, not someone else. For example, some people find it works best with a set time. Others – like me – prefer a conditional habit.
- Be patient – It takes a long time to build a strong habit and you'll always be facing new challenges. Get used to constantly adapting and you'll be better prepared for whatever problem comes up next.
- Don't give up because you didn't hit your goal – When you fail to hit your target, your job is figuring out why it happened. That way, you can find ways to get around your roadblocks (and don't be scared of lowering the bar - doing something is better than doing nothing). If you share your stumbles in the thread, others might be able to help out with tips and tricks!
Good luck, and see you on the 1st of December!