Make Writing Content an every-day Habit
A Good Habit or bad habit? If you are aspiring to become a Good Content Writer it’s imperative (recommended) to develop the Habit of creating Content; with other words, write and create Content often. It’s a good habit!
Habit is defined as “a settled or regular tendency or practice one that is hard to give up”. By repeating an action, with intend, you WILL become good at it. The same goes for Writing; the more you write the better you become at it.
The best way to get into this routine is to set writing goals; it can be total number of words you decide to write a Day or number of posts you decide to write per week. If it’s the number of posts, you decide on the number of words you would have to write per Day. Whichever one you choose start right away and stick to it.
Of Importance is that before you start, to be honest with yourself with regard to the amount of time you have available each day and per week. Once you’ve done this set up a planned schedule that includes some writing time for yourself.
Once you have decided the amount of time, decide on the sort of Content you would like to create, and choose a NICHE. Your “Niche” may be your favorite topic, work, hobby or specialty; something you like to do, is good at, are knowledgeable about and comfortable in doing.
Choose your Niche and Start Writing
To start, I would suggest to start writing Blog Posts or short Stories, and gradually progress to longer scripts like Articles or perhaps E-books.
There will be moments that you don’t have anything to do or feel bored. There will also be times when you don’t feel like writing and contemplating. I suggest using these moments to jot down your thoughts and feelings. These notes can help motivate and inspire you to make up some Content in the future.
There will be times that you will receive an influx of ideas, or inspiration; be aware of them and write them down at once. As I’m saying this, I would recommend carrying a small note-book with you.
Start writing – I would say every day – schedule 1 hour a day, sit down and start Writing. Write about any-thing or choose a topic of your niche as mentioned above.
Once you have completed your writing – your Draft – leave it and return to it for instance later during the day or a day after to fine-tune your writing and or make corrections. You’ll find that every time you return to your script and re-read it there will be something to be corrected, re-phrase, adjust or to add.
It’s important to make writing a Habit and develop good writing habits. Writing is one of my favorite habits. I personally have chosen to write 1 Blog Post of 500 words every day, preferably in the morning.
Lincoln
