The benefits of writing daily
It gets easier, but not easier. Here's why.
Some have asked how I manage to write daily. Well, it gets easier, but not easier. Let me explain.
Idea machine
When I first started, I diligently jotted down new ideas for later use. This 'rainy day' stash proved invaluable and ensured I never start from a blank screen.
But something happened along the way.
I got better at spotting story angles and could juggle multiple stories in my head. Even when I had nothing, ideas came quickly when I sat down to write.
So I got much faster on that front.
Ready, timebox, go!
Unfortunately, the writing never got easier.
Like most of you, writing LinkedIn posts isn't my day job. To stay sane, I had to timebox myself and write within that limit.
One benefit I noticed? Even the longest prose is made up of chapters and sections. LinkedIn posts became like interval training for my paid writing gigs.
Making connections
Another development I didn’t expect was how writing my daily posts trained me to ask better questions. This made me better at drawing connections between seemingly unrelated facts.
How has regular writing helped you in your work and personal life?
