Fix bad writing habits
Good writing is often about how to fix bad writing habits as develop good ones like getting back into a writing routine. Since no one is an island unto themselves, we all need to learn from others. When we do, we learn that we are not alone.
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There are tons of other writers out there who have had the same bad habits we are so frustrated with. More to the point, they show us we need not fear with those habits because there is a solution to fix bad writing habits.
When we choose to eliminate those bad writing habits we often advance faster than by adding good new habits because those are often what has held us back. All we need is to find those writers we feel most like us who speak to us, then sit down read, learn and apply what they have to say with some focus. I have my personal likes.
These are 12 of my favorite sources I go to for advice on fixing with bad writing habits.
Steven Pressfield
Pressfield is a legend in writing. More than that he is professional, which is what he teaches. It’s all in the trenches, getting hosed, pragmatic work doled out gratis.
Writing Wednesdays: The #1 Way I Screw Myself Up
The War of Art Mini-Course, Part 5 | Steven Pressfield
The Write Practice
How do you get to Broadway? Practice. The same is true for every skill, especially writing. The Write Practice facilitates a writer through developing habits and a dedicated writing practice.
3 Bad Writing Habits Preventing You From Writing (And How to Break Them)
5 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Writing Habits
Daily Routines of Writers: Using the Power of Habits and Triggers to Write Every Day
Make a Living Writing
Make a Living Writing is Carol Tice’s freelance writing blog based on her successful work. Her blog covers the freelance writing career with several plenty of free educational resources.
Writing Habits: 9 No-Burnout Practices During a Recession
Self-Care Habits for Writers: What Are You Doing During COVID? – Make a Living Writing
Online Writing: Productivity Habits to Speed Up the Process
Men with Pens
Men with Pens gives writing tips for continent writers and copywriters. Topics range from persuasive writing to client acquisition and more.
Why You Shouldn’t Write Often | Men with Pens
The Worst Mistake a Writer Can Make
Why You Should Write Without Excuses | Men with Pens
Almost an Author
A collaborative blog of authors giving advice on their craft.
A Powerful Resource for Moving Past Writer’s Block – Almost An Author
The Benefits of a Writing Ritual – Almost An Author
Why Your “Bad” Writing Holds the Key to Curing Writer’s Block – Almost An Author
Writer’s Write
A goldmine of information for business and blogging writers, Writers Write has over 1400 articles, reviews courses and workbooks to improve your writing skills. The free newsletter will motivate you to keep on writing.
5 Bad Writing Habits You Can Break Today
8 Habits Any Journalist Or Blogger Must Avoid – Writers Write
7 Daily Habits That Help Writers Create 2 000+ Words A Day
Jane Friedman
Jane Friedman provides classes and articles of the book publising industry based on years of personal experience.
How to Overcome Perfectionism to Achieve Your Writing Goals | Jane Friedman
Motivation Doesn’t Finish Books | Jane Friedman
Productive Writer
John Soares is a full time writer who has declared that he wants us writers to “Work less earn more live more.” His passion is to help other writers get more done for more money while they still have a lot of life left over for themselves.
THE TOP 27 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR WRITING WILLPOWER | Productive Writers
Helping Writers Become Authors
K.M Weiland is a historical and speculative fiction writer and author of the award-winning books Outlining Your Novel and Structuring Your Novel.
Most Common Writing Mistakes – Helping Writers Become Authors
The Do’s and Don’ts of Storytelling According to Marvel – Helping Writers Become Authors
How to Write Character Arcs – Helping Writers Become Authors
Live Write Thrive
C.S. Laken has written as a novelist and copyeditor while coaching others on writing, being a mom and avid backpacker. Her greatest love is to keep busy while teaching, writing and helping other writers.
6 Bad Habits You Can Write Without
Ways to Break Those Habits That Keep You From Writing
The Ancient Science That Can Help You Get It Written | Live Write Thrive
Seth Godin
Seth Godin is a marketing genius. He is famous for his daily writing practice and has a decades old blog to prove it.