There’s many things we can do to improve our craft. The two most effective are reading and writing!
Just like working out muscles, writing skills need to be worked and stretched every day. However, that doesn’t mean you kill yourself trying to add another 1000 words to your manuscript! Some days it just doesn’t flow. Some days we don’t have enough hours. And some days we’re just beat!
But writing something - anything - is better than nothing.
What should we write? Blog posts, articles, letter, emails, writing prompts - anything to maintain the daily habit! Elizabeth Spann-Craig posted a great list of Writing Warm-ups that will give you ideas.
Are you writing something every day?
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Good W post, Yes I do write every day it helps I find if I have problems.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Thanks for the mention!
ReplyDeleteI think the more we write (even non-WIP-related writing), the better we get. :) And it can really keep us from getting blocked up.
You are a pretty great nature photographer! That is one hairy caterpillar.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I'm writing during April is a daily sentence for my Challenge story, but it's sparking off lots and lots of side ideas!
I'm back now at writing every day and feeling the joy.
ReplyDeleteI try to write everyday because that's when I feel happiest. I love reading Elizabeth's blog.
ReplyDeletereally like the photo!
ReplyDeleteGood W advice. With a blog one almost HAS to write every day. I keep thinking of the 10,000 hour rule - that's how long it takes doing anything to become really expert.
ReplyDeleteI do write most days, but tend to take the weekends off. It's the only way to keep my family from revolting.
ReplyDeleteI must confess, I don't write every day. Never have. But I sure do have a lot of draws full of stuff for someone who hasn't! Love the photo!
ReplyDeleteWooly is cute. I'm so impressed with your pictures. I write nearly every day.
ReplyDeleteSad to say I have NOT been writing something every day--work's been taking up all of my free time. But I've managed to gather up some free time this weekend, so a writing marathon, it is!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had more time to write more. I am working towards that.
ReplyDeleteRhonda @Laugh Quotes
Elizabeth, you're welcome.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad everyone like the wooly. He was less than two inches long.
I've been doing this since January, writing (at least) a blog post between my two blogs.
ReplyDeleteAnd you're absolutely right...writing something, anything, is great for working out the writing (and creative) muscle :)
Great picture, by the way...it looks sort of alien, though!
I do write daily. I also have a journal I write in although it may not be daily but several times a week.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to get back into my fiction writing. I think I fall into your too beat to write or even think category.
I'm getting myself back in balance.
The Caterpillar is so pretty!
Since I can't get into my google for whatever reason today, I'm trying out my Wordpress id. I HATE glitches like this.
Sia McKye OVER COFFEE
I do try to write every day. Some days work out better than others though.
ReplyDeleteI write every day or I don't eat. The more you write the better you become at it.
ReplyDeleteYou're right. If you don't read and write, you can't expect to improve.
ReplyDeleteThat is one beautiful wooly critter.
Many times we stare at a blank page when just writing anything will do.
ReplyDeleteI hope writing blog posts and comments count.
ReplyDeleteThat is one orange caterpillar.
I am definitely writing something everyday this month! At the end, I think I'm going to go through and see exactly how much I truly wrote during April... then try to hold myself to that standard every other month!
ReplyDeleteSia, I'm sorry you are having Google issues.
ReplyDeleteDavid, that is an excellent goal.
I love your Wiggly photo ;D
ReplyDeleteYes, we all are caterpillars as be begin planting our wordy wings!
Great W!!!
Another cool pic and tip...
ReplyDeleteI write everyday because I am ALWAYS in the blogosphere. LOL.
And let's not even start on my INSANE Theme for A-Z. I finished the last one last night... A breather... finally! LOL.
The perfect Day W word! Yes, I write something every day, no matter if it's just a sentence or two on the craziest days.
ReplyDeleteI love writing prompts, too. Off to check out Elizabeth's blog.
Barbara
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I need my writing momentum. If I take a break for too many days, it's much harder to get back in the groove.
ReplyDeleteReading and writing, simple, but good advice!
ReplyDeleteBlogging is a great way to make sure you keep writing!
ReplyDeleteI can hardly wait to write fiction again come May!
ReplyDeleteI write every day except, possibly a Saturday, take a little rest from blogging that day.
ReplyDeleteThat photo is fantastic.
JO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE
Great picture. Yes, I write every day, even if it's just a list of whta to write. :)
ReplyDeleteThis month I've been writing every day--the A to Z Challenge is keeping me to a relatively consistent schedule!
ReplyDeleteThis a-z challenge definitely helps with practicing writing! But I do love writing prompts.
ReplyDeleteQ: On my blog you said you hadn't done a book signing at a bookstore in a long time. Where have you had them? Writer’s Mark
I probably do write something each day.
ReplyDeleteProbably.
Heather
Hi Diane .. Elizabeth is a great source of help, advice, tips and plain common sense as you are ...
ReplyDeleteYour joint knowledge helps us so much ... Writing being the essential .. cheers Hilary