9 Things Prolific Writers Don’t Do

Don’t overthink the writing process.

Kyle Chastain
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Many people think of writing as a talent, something some people have and others don’t.

And while there is some truth to that, there’s a deeper truth about writing that most people miss:

Better writing is often made possible by what you’re willing to give up.

I’ve been writing on this platform for the past year which isn’t all that long. I’ve noticed some patterns in online writers who don’t write very much or make it very far.

  • They blame the platform for their lack of reads and views.
  • They spend more time complaining than writing.
  • They assume they deserve success simply because they write something.

But I’m learning that most people who want to write online have unrealistic expectations. If you’d like to become a better, more prolific writer, learn to identify the habits that are holding you back. Then work like mad to eliminate them.

Here are 9 things prolific writers don’t do.

Don’t expect quick success

When you’re getting started, you’re not going to write anything that gets a ton of attention for a…

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Kyle Chastain
ILLUMINATION

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