How to Create a Consistent Writing Habit

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One of the most common pieces of writing advice is to establish a regular writing habit, but what exactly does that mean and how exactly do you do it? Implementing a writing habit means finding consistency in your writing routine, but this will mean a different thing for every writer. In this video, we cover how to determine the right word output for you, and strategies to stay consistent while you implement your new routine. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:49 - Setting realistic goals 2:27 - Find a goal system that works for you 3:33 - Don't skip two writing sessions in a row 3:35 - Find a consistent writing space 4:47 - Create consistent habits and rituals 5:20 - Track your 'wasted' time 6:09 - Treat writing like a meeting with another person 6:31 - Find a writing group or buddy 7:00 - Find a consistent schedule 7:33 - Engage with writing every day 8:25 - Work in a way that's natural for you RELATED VIDEOS: How to Create a Writing Schedule: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2XHnR_MAFs&t=45s How to Write Faster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhGH0UtpTxA&t=118s FIND REEDSY HERE: Blog: https://blog.reedsy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearereedsy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReedsyHQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedsy_hq/ RESOURCES: Book Editor: https://reedsy.com/write-a-book Reedsy Discovery [indie book reviews]: https://reedsy.com/discovery Webinars: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/ Bestseller Podcast: https://blog.reedsy.com/podcast/ Prompts & Writing Contest: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/ Plot Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/plot-generator/ Character Name Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/character-name-generator/ Pen Name Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/pen-name-generator/ Book Title Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/book-title-generator/ Writing Exercises: https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-exercises/ Writing Contest Directory: https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-contests/ Literary Magazine Directory: https://blog.reedsy.com/literary-magazines/ ePub to MOBI Converter: https://blog.reedsy.com/epub-to-mobi-converter/ Reedsy Learning [free courses]: https://blog.reedsy.com/learning/