31 Days of Rut-Busting Tips For Writers—Day 2: Establish a Writing Routine.

Day 2 — Establish a Writing Routine.

The muse doesn’t enter unless the door is open. And the way to open that door is by creating a writing routine—ideally spending at least 30 minutes a day devoted to your craft.

Don’t think a half-hour is enough for a useful writing routine? Wondering what you can do in that short timeframe?

In 30 minutes, you can:

Outline an essay or article. (Check out 4 Ridiculously Easy Steps to Write a Good Outline for Your Articles by Bamidele Onibalusi.)
Develop a scen...