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Writer's Routine

Steven Butler - Writer's Routine #2

Aug 31, 2017
28:44

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Quick takeaways

  • Setting a low daily target of 500 words ensures consistent progress in writing.
  • Embrace completing a rough first draft to avoid getting stuck in perfecting each chapter indefinitely.

Deep dives

Writing Routine: Setting Stricter Targets

Authors are exploring how to manipulate their time efficiently to write. Stephen Butler, a writer with a diverse background, emphasizes setting a low daily target of 500 words to ensure consistent progress. By focusing on completing these 500 words, even on distracted days, productivity increases towards finishing entire books.

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