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Believe that you are a real writer

What makes you a writer is the fact that you ...write. Believing you are a real writer will give you power on the page.

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If You've Always Wanted To Write A Book, Here's How

If You've Always Wanted To Write A Book, Here's How

https://www.npr.org/2020/04/27/845797464/if-youve-always-wanted-to-write-a-book-here-s-how

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Everyone has a book in them. Everyone also has a crummy inner voice telling them it's never going to happen. This episode will help shut down those distracting voices and get you started writing a book. After all, all it takes to be a "real writer" is to do some writing.

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Create the conditions to write
Create the conditions to write
  • Make the time for writing. We all have those absent-minded moments in our day when we're not doing anything. If we use that time to write, we can actually get a lot done...
There's no one "right" way to write

Some people plan ahead their and outline their novels, others just jump in a wing it.Experiment, start with something and see what works for you.

Try to show up for your characters. It's not important how you do it, as long as you do it.

Find your people

  1. When you feel a bit stuck, and walking the dog or organizing the closet doesn't help, speak to a friend with a different way of thinking. Or talk to a friend who's writing a book.aaa

  2. You don't just have to stick to friends. Reach out to other writers who can talk through any issue you're having with your book.

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How to Stop Procrastinating by Using the "Seinfeld Strategy"

How to Stop Procrastinating by Using the "Seinfeld Strategy"

https://jamesclear.com/stop-procrastinating-seinfeld-strategy

jamesclear.com

Jerry Seinfeld is one of the most successful comedians of all‐time. He is regarded as one of the "Top 100 Comedians of All-Time" by Comedy Central. He was also the co-creator and co-writer of Seinfeld, the long-running sitcom which has received numerous awards and was claimed to have the "Top TV Episode of All-Time" as rated by TV Guide.

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"Don't break the chain" productivity method

Jerry Seinfeld keeps his commitment of writing a joke every single day with a calendar: Each day that he writes, he puts a big X on the calendar.  

After a few da...

5 Hacks to Create a Good Writing Habit

5 Hacks to Create a Good Writing Habit

https://thewritepractice.com/writing-habit/

thewritepractice.com

If you want to find more time to do the work that matters most to you, we're partnering with Dan Blank to launch a class exclusively for Write Practice members. Enrollment closes Tuesday September 16, so sign up now " One would-be writer asked me recently, "How do you stick with your writing plans for more than a week?"

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Writing And Priorities

If you feel too overwhelmed for writing, list your goals in order of importance. Maybe writing is not your top goal and you are wasting energy thinking you should do it because you haven’t r...

Write For Just Fifteen Minutes

Professional writers rarely write for more than five or so hours a day because writing is mentally exhausting. This means you can get a lot done in a short amount of time.

You might not have five hours to write, but almost everyone has fifteen minutes. To keep yourself focused as you write, consider writing with a timer.

Stop Checking Email

Many use email as a to-do list, which leaves them reacting to life instead of living it according to goals.

It’s difficult to write when you’re checking email every five minutes. Don’t check emails during your daily writing time.

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