“Writing is like anything else: the more you do it, the better you get.”
From her new course: Cultivating a Regular Writing Practice, Eva Langston’s newsletter is where you want to hang out if you are struggling to hit your writing goals.
This super accessible course is great for anyone who has always wanted to write, but has trouble getting motivated, staying inspired, and most importantly developing a habit for writing every day.
Included in the course are fun, thoughtful exercises and assignments as well as helpful prompts that help you get motivated and clear on your next steps.
One such assignment is to:
“Treat writing like it’s your part time job.”
I started this assignment and was completely stunned that I had never considered my own writing in that context before.
I think it is really common for writers to consider themselves hobbyists, amateurs, and dabblers if they are not full time writers. So this sort of wonderful liminal state of mind, the part-time writer, is a nice way to cultivate a writing routine for folks who are serious about going pro but maybe nervous about not considering themselves a “real” writer. Eva provides plans, templates, and a clear path to help you lock in lessons like these.
As the lessons continue, the course offers contingency plans for folks who are struggling to keep up with the assignments. If you are feeling doubtful or discouraged, or if you have had a hard time sticking to a writing schedule, this is the course for you.
It’s only $5/month and the first two lessons are available for you to read/listen to (it’s a podcast too!). Here’s a preview of the upcoming lessons:
Week 1: Getting Started with Your Writing Practice (Scheduling, Tracking, and Goal-Setting)
Week 2: Refining and Improving Your Writing Practice
Week 3: Staying Motivated
Week 4: Reflecting on Your Writing Practice and Planning for Long-Term Success
Plus, when you subscribe you get access to all of the other paid content on Eva’s newsletter.
I think this is perfect because you can get started now, and you won’t be overwhelmed with too much info. Then as new lessons are released you’ll get to experience it in real time with everyone else.
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Now it’s your turn!
What’s your writing routine? And how do you keep yourself accountable? Comment below <3