Five Things You Can Do to Increase Your Writing Even If You Don’t Have Time | Azul Terronez
Jul 14, 2023
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Learn techniques for increasing writing productivity and enjoyment, overcoming challenges and changing your mindset for faster writing, developing a writing habit, tips for increasing writing productivity and enjoyment, and the importance of challenging assumptions as a writer.
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Detach writing from academic expectations and embrace a new perspective, freeing yourself from overthinking and extensive preparation.
Develop a writing habit by committing to it regularly, identifying as a writer, and understanding that consistency is key.
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Change Your Mind About Writing
Stop thinking of writing as a task assigned to you in school, and instead, let go of those expectations and preconceived notions. Don't overthink the process and detach it from what you were taught in academia. Embrace a new perspective on writing and free yourself from the belief that you have to think extensively before writing.
Commit to Writing Regularly
Develop a habit of writing by committing to it on a regular basis. Decide to call yourself a writer and make it a part of your identity. Commit to writing every day or at specific times each week. Put aside thinking about writing as something far away and understand that writers write consistently.
Narrow Down Your Ideas and Find Your Why
If you are still unsure about what to write, spend time being curious and generating ideas. Create a list of potential ideas and then narrow it down to the ones that energize you and spark excitement. Choose a topic that motivates you to keep the momentum throughout the writing process. Additionally, discover and understand your why - the underlying purpose or reason behind your desire to write. Knowing your why will help you maintain momentum and overcome resistance.
Have you ever thought about writing a book but found yourself coming up with excuse after excuse for pushing it off? Maybe you’ve gotten busier since the last time you thought about it. Maybe you had a child or changed jobs or got into a new hobby, so how could you possibly have time to write? I see this often with the leaders that I work with; these business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals have very busy schedules already, and finding the time to write a book can seem almost impossible.
On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about the five things you can do to increase your writing even if you don’t have time. I hope this helps you get out of your head and get your words onto the page.