Series: On Being a Writer-Prompt 3

Set an easy goal.

A Writing Quote to Inspire You

“A writer who waits for ideal conditions under which to work will die without putting a word to paper.”

—E. B. White, quoted in On Being a Writer

 

Action Prompt 3

Schedule a time to write today or tomorrow.

Set a reasonable and specific goal for your scheduled time. Instead of “write that article” think “complete a first draft,” or rather than “write the introduction” think “write the first paragraph.”

Go Further: Ask yourself (and answer in your journal)—What dreams inspire me to write? How can I use them to motivate me to do the work?
 
 

The 5 action prompts in this mini-series are from
On Being a Writer: 12 Simple Habits for a Writing Life that Lasts.

The book includes inspiring writing quotes, helpful stories from the lives and careers of two successful long-term writers, prompts for action, prompts for journaling, and chapter-by-chapter discussion questions for writers' groups and classrooms.

Our aim is to help you to create a writing life that is rich and sustainable!