Gretchen’s quote is brilliant. There are days I don’t want to write, or the day has been cray-cray, and it is late, and I want nothing more than to go to sleep. The magic happens as I write my one sentence, and suddenly I have written a paragraph or a few hundred words. They add up, fast.
Even if it is late, I try to make time to write. Sometimes I nod off and wake hours later with a glowing laptop screen and my face bearing the impression of the keyboard. It is a good thing I love writing.
How do you keep your writing habit strong?
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
I first encountered Gretchen Rubin’s work in her book the Happiness Project. Enjoyed her words of wisdom. I like prompt words to get me started. Like you, I start with one sentence, then I begin to elaborate and go off tangents.
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This is why I try to start a writing session with a piece of flash fiction. I treat it as a warm up before I start my larger projects. Then there are the days when the flash piece wants to be a novel. 😉 Glad you liked the quote.
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That’s a really good idea! I’ll try that sometime. 🙂
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I sincerely believe that perfecting one’s craft is one of the great experiences of life. No matter if its an instrument or a skill or a hobby, all it takes is practice. And I think thats beautiful. I have a lot of respect for those who put in the time.
Great quote!
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Maybe it is my type-A personality but if I am going to do something I feel compelled to do the best I can possibly do. Just good enough is never enough. Glad you liked the quote
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I think that’s an awesome mindset to have 🙂
Cheers
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A truly fantastic post!! I love it so much! They say if you do something for 21 days it becomes a habit! (Franklin Planners). Great inspiration and motivation!!! Bellissimo, My Dear, Bellissimo!
xoxoxo
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Yes I have heard that. I am glad you like the quote. ✨💕✨
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Don’t Miss This Post on the Habit of Writing!!
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Thank you for the reblog my friend. ✨💕✨
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Thanks so much for helping us create the best habit!!!! Sometimes we need a PUSH! Ha!
xoxoxo
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Glad to help. 😊
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