Friday, January 28, 2011

Writing Tip: Set Aside Time for Writing


Got a few minutes before work? Or a few hours between coming home from work and dinner?  How about during lunch breaks?

One basic advice for writers is consistency. Choose a time to write, and then write during that time every day.  Get your mind used to it. Make it a habit. Start small. Set aside maybe 20 minutes every morning for writing.

Every day, write one paragraph. Keep going at it. Develop your writing style; perhaps even find your own voice. Exercise your “writing muscle.” Once you find the exercise boring, make it two paragraphs and so on. Later you’ll realize that you are more comfortable writing and able to produce better writing compositions or stories.

Additionally, keep a notebook and try to carry it with you wherever you go. Sometimes ideas strike from out of nowhere and you might easily forget them. It’s better to have somewhere to keep it permanent so you’ll have something to write on your writing time.

Go on, set aside your personal time for writing.

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