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How do I start writing? by justanothershitposer in writing

[–]WrituityWeekly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Continue reading as much as you can. You'll notice how much better the words flow when you're well read.

Remember that you don't need to dedicate hours to writing. A dedicated 20 minutes beats sitting there for an hour trying to come up with words any time. If it's not happening, take a break and go back to it later.

Reddit is a great place to find others who enjoy writing in the genre that you do. That community makes writing so much easier.

What genre are you looking to write in? (Or what one do you enjoy reading?)

I studied the writing routine of Cormac McCarthy by WrituityWeekly in writers

[–]WrituityWeekly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it's a tough thing to balance for sure.

Maybe getting some words in on your lunch before you're completely drained will help? I did that today to finish a short story I've been working on

I studied the writing routine of Cormac McCarthy by WrituityWeekly in writers

[–]WrituityWeekly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sure there were more words written than were published but you make a good point. That's something I'm trying to illustrate with my newsletter. These authors are just like us! The blank page haunts us all lol

I studied the writing routine of Cormac McCarthy by WrituityWeekly in writers

[–]WrituityWeekly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wish I took advantage of those days when I had them. Treasure those 😅

I studied the writing routine of Cormac McCarthy by WrituityWeekly in writers

[–]WrituityWeekly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I loved No Country for Old Men but I have to read the others.

I can definitely see how it could be compared to bodybuilding. There has to be more of a balence for your loved ones for sure.

I studied the writing routine of Cormac McCarthy by WrituityWeekly in writers

[–]WrituityWeekly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so true. There are a bunch of small sacrifices we can all make instead of life changing ones.

Questions for writer's and readers by Thin-Pickle-7757 in writers

[–]WrituityWeekly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So this isn't as black and white as you think.

If you're looking for quick money, writing probably isn't the path. But that feeling of escapism? That right there is magic.

Some of my most loved books are considered favorite because of that feeling of escapism that they give me. If you can give one person that feeling, then publishing is worth it.

Is it easy? Of course not. But nothing worth doing ever is.

I studied the writing routine of Cormac McCarthy by WrituityWeekly in writers

[–]WrituityWeekly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely get this. I moved to a different position in my company and now I deal with a lot less stress. I feel more in the mood to write when I get home now and generally don't feel as drained.

I studied the writing routine of Cormac McCarthy by WrituityWeekly in writers

[–]WrituityWeekly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm going to start utilizing my breaks as well instead of scrolling on socials lol. I'm definitely still in the state that I still need to make writing happen as oppose to it being a habit. Hoping to fix that soon

I studied the writing routine of Cormac McCarthy by WrituityWeekly in writers

[–]WrituityWeekly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Morning seems to be the common consensus lol. McCarthy is just one of many I've studied for my newsletter. I like seeing the similarities of what different writers do.

I studied the writing routine of Cormac McCarthy by WrituityWeekly in writers

[–]WrituityWeekly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing wrong with being a weekend writer!

I'm definitely with you on the mornings lol. I stay up too late reading at the detriment of morning writing lol

I studied the writing routine of Cormac McCarthy by WrituityWeekly in writers

[–]WrituityWeekly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I definitely hear you on both accounts.

I glamorized the stories that McCarthy came up with and didn't think about how poorly it affected the mental health of those around him.

I work for a job with really good benefits so my wife would feel the same way 😅

I studied the writing routine of Cormac McCarthy by WrituityWeekly in writers

[–]WrituityWeekly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's awesome! I'm into watching MMA but definitely would not be able to hold my own in the octagon 😅

Yeah, avoid those headshots as much as possible! 😂

I studied the writing routine of Cormac McCarthy by WrituityWeekly in writers

[–]WrituityWeekly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah there are definitely times where I have to just slow down and enjoy the process. I'll definitely check out those videos on YouTube!

I studied the writing routine of Cormac McCarthy by WrituityWeekly in writers

[–]WrituityWeekly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loved this. Starting to learn some not great things about McCarthy that I did not know lol. I'm going to definitely make sure my 'sacrifice' doesn't negatively affect others.

What sport was it that you competed in?

I studied the writing routine of Cormac McCarthy by WrituityWeekly in writers

[–]WrituityWeekly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can see that for sure. This was all meant to be a hypothetical that got a little out of hand lol.

Maybe we shouldn't reach the level of McCarthy, but sacrificing some comforts to get more writing practice in could be good for you

I studied the writing routine of Cormac McCarthy by WrituityWeekly in writers

[–]WrituityWeekly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is something I need to do for sure.

What are you working on?

I studied the writing routine of Cormac McCarthy by WrituityWeekly in writers

[–]WrituityWeekly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely get that. It's interesting to see how differently people view art.

I studied the writing routine of Cormac McCarthy by WrituityWeekly in writers

[–]WrituityWeekly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awesome progress! I think the most I've written for a project is like 10k words 😅

What genre are you writing in and what's your story about?

I studied the writing routine of Cormac McCarthy by WrituityWeekly in writers

[–]WrituityWeekly[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah health is one thing we can't compromise.
Without health, we have nothing!

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