The Consistent Writer: Remind Yourself
By Marilyn Nutter Consistency is defined as steady and reliable. It doesn’t happen randomly or by accident, or we’d be unpredictable and inconsistent. My observations tell me that consistent writers have discipline and persevere in their craft. They operate at a steady pace with a routine and a calendar. They have goals and healthy habits. But they don’t operate as a solo act. They look for accountability in writers groups and communities. When they meet obstacles like re-writes, rejections, or writer’s block, they see them as opportunities for redirection, or perhaps needed rest. Those are the observations, but how do you get there? Developing our personal consistency begins with how we think. Consider adding these on post-it notes on your desk. · Remind yourself of your calling and that your calling has different assignments; perhaps a book, a contribution to a compilation, or an article. · Remin...
