31 Days of Rut-Busting Tips For Writers for 2025—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 you should aim for 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. (How to Write an Outline for Anything and Article Writing Tips: How to Write an Outline are full of tips!)Develop ...