When people ask me how I manage to get so much done each day I tell them the secret is organization. When you’re organized you don’t waste time trying to find things because you know where everything is. This can take a bit of patience and effort at first. But it will be worth it…
One of the most important ways for you to be a productive writer is to build momentum into your writing career. It can be difficult to do this at first. But after you set a few wholesome writing habits, your momentum will be built from the ground up. For those of you have been reading…
Creating a Routine that Works for You Another habit of successful writers is to create a routine and to follow the routine as much as you can. Part of creating a successful routine, one that works, is to know when you write best, and when you can fit writing into your life so that you…
Habit 4: Prioritize Your Writing Projects After determining your three main writing goals, it is also important for you to prioritize your writing projects. There are many ways to prioritize your writing tasks. Here is what I do. First, I align all of my writing projects on my desk. Then I assign each of them…
If you’ve been part of the mentoring group for a while, you know that I often discuss some of the habits that writers must cultivate to be successful. This month, since we are all trying to get back into the swing of things after the summer holidays, it’s especially important for us to create habits…
Many writers have problems completing their goals. Sometimes they outline for hours or even days. Other times they write newsletters for days when it shouldn’t take all that long. The real issue is that writers end up wasting a lot of time when they get to their writing desk. They are usually plugged in, or…
One of the biggest obstacles to blogging on a consistent basis is coming up with blog ideas. Writers struggle to come up with fresh content for their audience. If you are having this problem, you are not alone. Most regular bloggers struggle with this problem. I have been blogging for years, and I have 6…
Do you have a hard time making space for your writing in the summer? Or can you write even more during this more relaxing time of year? Many writers don’t do much writing during the summer months. There are just way too many distractions. But how can we enjoy the summer and get some writing…
We all believe that we must do a lot of writing in order to be successful. However, this isn’t true at all. Sometimes even getting to the desk for a few 30-minute sessions in a day can really help us be productive and content as writers. Most of us have a hard time to get…
Do you identify yourself as a writer? In other words, do you tell others you are a writer? Or do you just keep being a writer a secret from others because of a fear of ridicule? Psychologists believe that the way we see ourselves can have a dramatic effect on our actions in the short…