Finding time for writing can be one of the biggest challenges for many of us. Whether it's family time, work time or social time, something always comes up to distract.Those of us who are truly dedicated to pushing away the distractions, it is they who have discovered the "zen" of writing. It's not hard, but requires a lot of discipline, must like any other commitment.
As a writer across just three blogs I find it difficult sometimes to carve the time in my day for writing, and I can only imagine that those that write for even more outlets experience a much more difficult time crunch. That being said, I am going to share 5 habits that I have found work well for my writing moments.
1. Awareness of your surroundings - writing is an art form, pull from your experiences to develop solid ideas.
2. Yearn to learn - always ask questions, be curious enough to research.
3. Use the right tools - whether it's pen & paper or mobile tech, find ways to record your ideas
4. Conversation - explore ideas by starting a conversation with others to gain insight for a unique perspective
5. Find the time - easier said than done, but key to getting some quality time with your thoughts
Each of these topics will be covered in depth over the next five days. Following each of these key zen habits will make you a more well rounded writer.
Stay tuned for this series and join the conversation by leaving a comment.
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