We’ve been talking about the importance of writing habits. On the last couple of daily episodes, we’ve mentioned having a goal, as well as setting up a dedicated writing space for your writing. Today, we’re diving into practice #3: Build anchor rituals to develop your routine. “Anchor rituals” are just what they sound like. They … Read more
We’ve just started a series on writing habits here on the podcast, and yesterday we talked about writing habits practice #1, which is establishing a goal for your writing. If you haven’t listened to that episode, I encourage you to check it out. Today we’re going to talk about practice #2: Set up a dedicated … Read more
We’re doing a short series on writing habits here on the podcast, and we’re talking about several practices to help you build a writing habit. Let’s dive in with practice #1: Establish a specific goal for your writing. If you hang around other writers long enough, you’ll hear a lot of talk about habits. After … Read more
We’re doing a short series on writing habits, and yesterday we talked about the pathway to your writing dreams, which is writing habits. You can have all the marketing skills in the world, all the business skills, all the opportunities… but without the writing habit to actually produce the work, none of those things will … Read more
As a writer, you long to make a difference in the world. You want to use your creative gifts. You might even want to build a part-time or full-time business with your writing. Those are all exciting goals! We all have big dreams and big goals when it comes to our writing. And that’s a … Read more
Now we’ve come to the final milestone in The Writer’s Path, which is simply this: Practice key habits for wellness, productivity, and success. Why it’s important: Without key habits, you will burn out or have some sort of a train wreck. I have seen it too many times in my life. I have even seen … Read more
This episode is for all the writers who struggle to be outgoing. I get it—most of us writers are introverts. We get our energy by spending time alone rather than spending it with people. But the reality is that people need to be a huge part of our lives as writers. After all, we’re not … Read more
When you’re passionate about what you do, it’s hard to stop. Ask any writer who loves writing and they can attest that it can be hard to let your foot off the gas pedal and take a break. It’s especially hard when you value and practice a writing habit. And like all habits, if practiced … Read more
In the previous two entries in this series, we have taken a look at the destructive nature of jealousy, and why you should focus on what you can do to make yourself successful rather than spending your emotional energy being envious. Let’s dive into three questions that will help you focus on attitudes and actions … Read more
We have been talking a lot about habits here on the podcast lately. Let’s talk for a moment about a habit that will boost your confidence and will be good for your business, also. It’s simply telling people that you’re a writer. Sounds simple enough, doesn’t it? But you’d be surprised how many aspiring—and actual—writers … Read more