Writers: Do This, Not That

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Last year I realized how much time I spent spinning my wheels.

Things like checking Instagram or scrolling Facebook really add up. And sometimes, that sort of mindless vegetation is good, needed.

But I wanted to come up with alternatives I reached for instead. So I wrote out a list. I visited it again today because I think it’s a good idea to touch base with your goals and desires occasionally.

Maybe these will help you.

Instead of surfing IG, read a resource book. Highlight the good stuff.Instead of scrolling FB, make notes on an upcoming story.Instead of tooling around Pinterest, pin photos that inspire upcoming places, plots and characters.Instead of checking email, brainstorm newsletter ideas and write down 3-5 topics to talk about.Instead of checking Messenger, write to an author colleague. Ask a question, establish a dialog.Instead of listening to music, listen to a podcast. Take notes.