New Writer Starter Pack!
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I can say myself still a newcomer to the medium. I start my personal blog in 2019 but I think that’s a bit different when I write on my own blog between writing on medium. When I write on my personal blog, most of the time it’s all about me. The way I express myself is that I hard to speak out in my mind. After joining Medium, my perspective a little bit changed. I start to see the perspective from the reader’s point. I still love to express myself through writing but I will be more glad if it is also meant for those who read.
As a newbie, I know writing is quite challenging and sometimes we are stuck between 2 zones. Whether we are too enjoy writing until we are dive in and take too much time or did not start at all because we feel the mood and conditions are not yet conducive to writing. In fact, the mood and inspiration often appear in unpredictable moments and times. So, I think we should prepare these conditions so that whenever and wherever is the right time and place for us to write. Here’s a simple starter pack on my version:
1. Mini notes
Whether you prefer handwriting or digital, notes are the most essential things to have. There are lots of small notepads that are easy to carry around with you, though there are many more online features you can use too. Use these notes to accommodate your creative idea. Just write it down what is cross your mind because you will forget it soon after doing something else. If you want, you can choose one topic that makes you excited at the time then add some simple drafting about what you want to put it. So, you can elaborate more easily later.
2. Earphone
The earphone is another crucial part at least for me. Writing is not simple as they think but also not even complicated as we thought. Earphone really helps me from some distractions around that make me more focused at the same time. In addition, I can even listen to my favorite music or instrument that definitely boos my mood on writing. Especially if it turns out that we are in a less supportive place and time but we need to focus more. We need a comfortable place to write with peace, but sometimes comfort places not always be sought but create one.
3. Gadget
I think this one is also important especially if we have entered the phase of elaborate writing. Gadget conducts our writing easier and faster. No need to bring a laptop if it feels inconvenient, actually your smartphone is enough for you. You can also use the voice to type feature so your work will be easier.
4. Favorites Drinks
For me, food and drink are not only necessities but more than that they affect the psychological aspect in me. I personally prefer hot chocolate to coffee or tea unless I feel sleepy and really need more caffeine. I just feel refreshed after drinking my favorite one when I feel stuck or tired. I think this also applies to you with the version menu you like.
At the end of the day, writing is about consistency. I’m learning to get there and I hope this article is useful for you to be more consistent in writing. Please, tell me if you have other tips to add. I’d be happy to learn with you folks!