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1 Thing to Cut Out ASAP to Improve as a Writer

Spoilers: Wishful Thinking…

Wishing won’t make you a better writer.

Shocking, I know.

So, buckle up, because I’m about to hit you with a reality check that’ll shake you to your core.

First off, STOP romanticizing the writing process.

It’s not all rainbows and butterflies.

Writing is about:

showing up,
putting in the damn effort,
embracing the grind.

Thinking about writing won’t make your prose magically improve; only writing will.

Let go of the illusion that you can perfect your craft by merely fantasizing about it.

It’s like expecting to become a rockstar without touching an instrument.

Newsflash: it ain’t happening.

If you’re serious about improvement, quit daydreaming about the finished masterpiece and start reveling in the messy process (doesn’t sound very attractive I know).

Get your hands dirty, make mistakes, and learn from them.

Wishful thinking won’t refine your skills; it’s the hard graft that polishes your craft.

Let’s talk discipline.

Forget the fantasy that you’ll become a prolific writer by waiting for inspiration to strike.

Inspiration is a fickle beast and it can, and will betray you if you solely rely on it.

Experienced writers never 100% rely on it; they create it.

Set a routine, stick to it, and watch your writing evolve.

Here’s the bottom line: improvement requires action, not wishes.

Cut the “I wish I were a better writer” crap and replace it with “I’m putting in the work to become a better writer.”

It’s a subtle shift, but it makes all the difference.

So, drop the wishful thinking, roll up your sleeves, and start writing like your improvement depends on it — because it does.

Your dream of becoming a great writer is within reach (it’s not a pipe dream), but only if you stop wishing and start doing.

The pen is in your hand (or keyboard) — now go make your mark.

If you’re unsure about what to write, allow your thoughts to run wild on paper; inspiration will undoubtedly be self-made.

Being self-made is a state of mind, and once you put that mentality to work, your success will come.

— Dave East

P.S. (I’m so grateful for your support!)

You’re welcome to subscribe to my free email list.

If you enjoyed this article please leave claps, so I know what you enjoy reading the best.