Consistency as a Writer by Wendy H. Jones
I've been thinking a lot about consistency recently. Probably because a recent book tour of the states has had me being somewhat inconsistent. An exhausting schedule and different time zones meant that a couple of my podcast episodes got missed as did a couple of blogs, including this one. So, in what ways should we be consistent and how does it help us to be better as writers. This one will not come as a surprise to anyone reading this blog - it is important to show up consistently to write every day. In order to be a writer it is necessary to write. Yet, often writing can get pushed out by all the other things necessary in the business of writing. Writing every day is what helps us to be more creative, to complete our manuscripts and to release books. So, why do we so often let it slide? If this is you, pull out your diary and block out time every day that is sacred writing time. Being consistent with our writing is part of our contract with our readers - an unwritten contract ...