Build a Daily Writing Habit in 3 Steps

These might sound simple but they’ll change your life.

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In my previous article, I promised to share how to develop habits that let you welcome happy consequences in your writing career. Let’s get into it right away —

1. Figure out the ideal niche

This should be the combination of 4 things —

• something you enjoy writing about,
• something you’re good at,
• something that clients will be happy to pay you for, and
• something the world needs to read. (Gosh, it’s almost like finding your Ikigai ;)

2. Dedicate two years to it

You’ll get your first freelance client much before that. But two years of publishing will help you build a strong portfolio.

Later, you can use that as the launchpad for a successful writing-related entrepreneurial venture, whatever that may look like.

3. Make time in your day

I know you have a job or your studies. But no good thing comes without sacrifice.

Allocate some time in your day to writing, no matter how busy you are. Sit in front of a blank screen. The first 200 words…