I’ve been a writer for years. But here’s the thing: for most of those years, I barely wrote anything. I’d sit down, stare at the blank page, feel overwhelmed, then quit. Again. And again.
Sound familiar?
I tried every productivity hack out there. Pomodoro timers, fancy apps, even “just write when you feel inspired” (spoiler alert: that never worked). I thought the problem was me. Maybe I wasn’t disciplined enough. Maybe I didn’t have enough time.
But then I stumbled on a routine—a simple, human routine—that finally got me writing consistently. And more importantly, it finally worked.
Here’s what I did differently:
1. I stopped aiming for “write a novel in a day.”
I gave myself permission to write just 250 words a day. That’s less than a page. Some days I wrote more. Most days, I didn’t. But the pressure was gone. It was enough to get started—and starting was the hardest part.
2. I carved out one “sacred hour” every morning.
No emails. No Instagram. No distractions. Just me and my thoughts, first thing in the morning. It wasn’t about being perfect or writing something brilliant. It was about showing up.
3. I made themes for each day of the week.
Because variety keeps the brain interested. Mondays were for freewriting, Tuesdays for drafting, Wednesdays for editing… and so on. It was like giving myself permission to play around and not stress about “getting it right” every single time.
4. I tracked my progress in a very visible way.
Every day I wrote, I put an “X” on my calendar. Watching that chain grow was oddly satisfying. And breaking the chain? That hurt way more than missing a day ever did before.
5. I found a small group of writers to keep me accountable.
No judgment. No pressure. Just a simple “Did you write today?” message every week. Having people on the same journey made all the difference.
The result?
In just 3 months, I had written more than I had in years. Blog posts, stories, even the beginnings of a bigger project I’d been dreaming about forever.
But here’s the kicker: the biggest change wasn’t the words on the page. It was how I felt about writing. I went from dreading it to looking forward to it. Writing became part of my day—not a chore or an impossible mountain.
So if you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or just can’t seem to get going...
Try this: Forget about writing a masterpiece. Just write a little. Every day.
Trust me—sometimes small, steady steps turn into giant leaps.
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