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How I Built a Writing Habit Into a Busy Life
Make every second, minute, and hour of the day count
For many years my get-up time has been 6am. At the crack of dawn, I’m out of bed and on the floor, ready to start my workout. After that, it’s showertime, breakfast and (these days) a cycle commute. This routine has been the same for more than two decades, but one element has been added in recent years: writing, or at least knocking up a draft that will later on become an article.
Think small and you’ll get big
Unless you’re writing for a specific publication with strict rules, there should be no limit as to the number of words your first write-up will run to. 300? 500? 1200? Who cares? I’ll tell you what I care about. Has your writing got soul? Is your post being written from the heart? Show me passion and I, reader, will reciprocate with interest in your work.
Do some research, though. Even personal stories benefit from some thorough, source-based analysis. I’ve always favoured the combination of both an informal and formal approach to writing. Be silly and serious at the same time. It’s your blank page after all.
