I Started Writing Daily A Year Ago And This Happened

What started as an act of discipline became a healthy habit

When you’re a writer or on your way to being one, you want all the tips you can get. Writing quotas, editing techniques, etc. You want to know how the Greats do it and adopt it.

One of the most common tips among writers, from bloggers to novelists, is to write every day. Each and every day.

You’ve probably read this tip several times and heard why it is beneficial. Well, I’m not here today to tell you to do it. First, because I’m not your mother, I can’t tell you what to do.

Although it wouldn’t hurt to tidy up your room and take a shower or two.

I am not an expert writer nor do I pretend to be. I just started constant blogging a little over a year ago. That in writers time is equal to 15 minutes.

However, I was in your position. I also heard that I had to write every day and I did. Where did that lead me? Let’s find out.

The main reason they tell you to write daily is a matter of habit and discipline. This is like an exercise, like doing chin-ups, you must try constantly until it is effortless.

Writing every day builds the habit and helps you try new styles and genres.

This is the great enemy of every content creator. How to overcome a creative block?

Writer’s Block happens when ideas just don’t come through. The muse of inspiration does not knock on the door. The juices of creativity don’t flow.

Here’s the thing:

When you’re used to writing every day, no matter what, come hell or high water, you don’t depend on inspiration. Discipline is the only engine that will propel you when the motivation is not there.

If you do something over and over, no matter what it is, you will get better at it. So it’s obvious to assume that if you write all the time, you will become a better writer.

You can take it to the next level. Try writing new things, push yourself to new…

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