Writing Tips
How to Develop a Writing Habit
Learn to write every day easily with three subtle changes to your approach
You may have heard that it takes 21 days to make a habit. That’s actually a MYTH. It’s a common misconception based on a misinterpretation of statement by a plastic surgeon. So, if you’re striving to start a writing habit and still feeling resistance after 21 days, chill. That’s perfectly fine.
More recent research suggests that it takes from 18 to 254 days to create a habit. Simple actions, such as drinking a glass of water upon waking, will take less time to become habitual than more complex actions.
The Perfect Writing Habit
A lot goes into creating a writing habit. Do you use a pen or pencil or a computer or laptop? Do you need a desk, or can you prop up on a couch or chair? Must you have a cold or hot drink by your side as you write? Does your dog sit by you or on your lap when you write? Do you need a quiet room, or do you like to write with music going in the background or in earbuds? Do you like to write at home, or do you need to go somewhere else? Can you write when people are milling about, or do you like the quiet? Do you have to make sure your bed is made and the dishes are done before you write, or can you leave the…
