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This is a thread open to anyone who wants to start, maintain, or reinforce a writing habit. (It can also be about revision, editing, research, or even just the everyday stuff you need to keep up with to support your writing.)
The idea is that repeating something regularly will build a habit that becomes stronger over time.
It's entirely up to you how much and in what way you participate. Post your goals if you like, or just check in when you can. You don't have to write every day to participate; the key is that you want to establish a writing habit!
Here are some tips:
Remember: if you share your experiences in the thread, others might be able to help out with tips, tricks, and support! And it's okay to just take a break for a day or two, or have scheduled days off. Find what works for you.
Good luck, and see you December 1st!
The idea is that repeating something regularly will build a habit that becomes stronger over time.
It's entirely up to you how much and in what way you participate. Post your goals if you like, or just check in when you can. You don't have to write every day to participate; the key is that you want to establish a writing habit!
Here are some tips:
- Set achievable goals – I can't stress enough how important this is. To build a habit, doing something is more important than quantity or quality. Start out small and build on it.
- Try to do a little every day – even if it's just writing a sentence or two. It reinforces the habit of sitting down to write and makes it easier to get keep it up in the long run.
- Be adaptive – You'll always be facing new challenges, and what works for someone else doesn't always work for you. What worked for you last week might not work this week. Try different types of goals, different times of the day, and different tricks to reward or motivate yourself.
- Be patient & persistent – It takes a long time to build a strong habit, and progress happens in tiny increments; you won't always notice it day by day, or even week by week.
- Failure is a part of the process – Failure is a natural part of improving your skills. It lets you figure out what went wrong so you can do better in the future. When you fail to hit your target, your job is figuring out why it happened so you are better prepared next time.
Remember: if you share your experiences in the thread, others might be able to help out with tips, tricks, and support! And it's okay to just take a break for a day or two, or have scheduled days off. Find what works for you.
Good luck, and see you December 1st!
Thanks for posting, Magnus!
