Top 3 Small Mistakes Writers Make that Extremely Reduce Their Productivity (And How to Avoid Them)

Who thought minimalist mistakes would make such a harm?

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Introduction

Wonder why you struggle to be a productive writer?

It is because you didn’t identify some of your actions as mistakes many writers make when they try to be productive. On the surface, these mistakes seem unharmful but underwater reduces your productivity extremely.

Let’s get to these top minimalist mistakes and learn to avoid them.

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Waiting for a lightning bolt of inspiration

Unless you don’t live in Bhutan then don’t bet on that.

Many writers think they need inspiration to write something. The truth is you don’t need inspiration. You need a damn system to create constant ideas.

How to avoid it: Note down your struggles, stories, successes, and lessons you had in the last 12 months, then brainstorm some headlines for them. Then write about them as you would speak to a friend.

Polishing every sentence as you write

You are not a gem polisher.

You are a writer. Your job is to write without stopping. Editing is a finalizing action. It is the shower or the cigarette after the seggs. You don’t shower while you do that.

How to avoid it: Focus on ideas first then on the editing part. Block and set a specific time for the editing job because it is a different part of your craft.

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Wandering without a writing map

Don’t be like this guy who started 2024 without setting any goals.

Set goals. Make them specific. Be like this guy who managed to write 43 articles last month only because he meant it by setting a writing goal and sticking to it.

How to Avoid It: Set clear, achievable goals for each writing session, such as a word count or completing an article. Running is easier when you know there is a finish line.

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Conclusion

It is easy:

• Content system

• Write then edit

• Set writing goals

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