Write your first draft with your heart.
Rewrite with your head.
A couple of current writers I look up to are Seth Godin and Ryan Holiday because they are good at what I do most of the time: writing and marketing. They have expanded their fields and taught millions worldwide, but I learned how important it is to write daily.
" I write only when inspiration strikes. Fortunately, it strikes at nine o’clock sharp every morning." - W. Somerset Maugham.
For more than 20 years, Seth Godin has written and published one blog post per day. He decided to write every day. His attitude is to write and publish every day, sometimes even twice. His other recommendation, which I follow, is to write as I talk. I hope my writing comes off!
Ryan Holiday is well-known for teaching Stoic philosophy and is a prolific writer, having published one book each year since age 25. He has also been sending daily emails for nearly 15 years, discussing book recommendations and Stoic lessons.
Why write every day? It is one of the best things I've ever done, and here is a selected list of the benefits it can add to your life.
Writing every day helps develop a habit.
Like any skill, writing requires practice and consistency to improve. Setting aside time to write daily makes you more likely to stick with it long-term.
It helps get your creative juices flowing.
The more you write, the easier it becomes to tap into your creativity and imagination. Daily writing sessions can get you into a creative groove.
It allows you to capture ideas and insights.
Writing regularly gives you a place to record ideas, thoughts, and insights when they arise so you don't forget them. A daily writing practice can lead to all kinds of new connections and inspirations.
It's therapeutic.
Expressive writing about your experiences and emotions has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. Maintaining a daily writing routine can act as an outlet for your feelings.
It improves your writing skills.
Frequent writing will help strengthen your ability to put thoughts into words. You'll build your vocabulary, voice, style, and flow. Before you know it, you'll notice how much more polished and precise you have become.
It builds self-discipline.
Committing to writing every single day develops your self-control and dedication. Like physical exercise, it takes determination to persist with a daily writing habit. But the payoff is invaluable.
Writing daily can help you be more creative, express yourself, grow, and keep learning.
Over time, writing for just 15 minutes a day can make a big difference. Stick with it and make it a habit instead of waiting for motivation to pick up a pen.
You'll get more out of writing the more you do it. Trust me, you will!
