By New or seasoned, it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been writing—what matters are good writing habits. Writers write, but they also read widely and critically—different genres, styles, authors.
For those who make a living writing, they know the piece won’t write itself—and the mortgage must be paid. Meet your deadline. Rewrite, change of scenery, talk your ideas out loud, and give yourself permission to make mistakes. The second draft will provide the structure to support the research.
Pro Tip: Switch projects if needed, and read your favorite author from 1895 for inspiration. As a longtime journalist, I’ve always written two to four stories at once. If I get stuck, I switch up. Writing is a journey. Experiment, adapt, and keep showing up. The words will follow.
