Written by Chris Smith and Bec Evans | How to Build a Writing Habit That Lasts

Written by Chris Smith and Bec Evans is a book for anyone who wants to write regularly but struggles to find the time or motivation. I found it really useful!
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[@novellenovels]

I’m so glad you found that helpful

[@spreadbookjoy]

Thanks Em - it has been super helpful!

[@CharlieBrookReads]

Pleased you found a book that was actively useful. ✍️📝🖊️❤

[@spreadbookjoy]

@@CharlieBrookReads it definitely has been very useful!

[@PageTurnersWithKatja]

Sounds really practical, and ditto I don't keep to a writing habit despite being in a writing group 😂

[@spreadbookjoy]

I found this very helpful. It’s only been a couple of months, so still a work in progress for me, but much better than previously!

[@Bessie-On-Wheels]

It's what to write I struggle with most

[@spreadbookjoy]

@@Bessie-On-Wheels that is my current problem! The book does talk a bit about that as well, but mainly about lowering the level of challenge. I kept starting and stopping different projects because I was aiming for a full story or even longer piece of writing. Lately, if I’m not blogging or reviewing, I’ve just been picking out lines from books or headlines etc and setting a timer and just writing for 15 minutes. No hesitating or stopping to think for too long or editing until after. Something may emerge that I then carry on with. At least that is the hope! 😂 It’s definitely a lot of fun if not anything else!

[@Bessie-On-Wheels]

I will give that a go, thanks

[@PageTurnersWithKatja]

Oh, I still haven't read 4000 weeks I gifted it and always meant to get my own copy

[@spreadbookjoy]

You must! I think it would really resonate with you!

[@PageTurnersWithKatja]

I'm signed up to various writing podcasts and then don't listen to them 🥴

[@spreadbookjoy]

I love a good writing podcast! Any you’d recommend?

[@PageTurnersWithKatja]

@@spreadbookjoy I'm signed up to writing excuses, the creative Penn (joanna Penn), and I should be writing (Mur Lafferty).

[@spreadbookjoy]

@PageTurnersWithKatja thank you! I am subbed to Writing Excuses but not the others so will check them out!