I’m trying a new thing where I will write for 10-minutes a day at least 5 days a week.

10-Minute Writing Sprint

Word count goals do not work for me at all.

I’ve tried and failed with them. There’s just something about word count goals that make me resistant.

So I’m trying a new thing where I will write for 10-minutes a day at least 5 days a week.

When I’m working with creative writing students, we do 10-minute writing sprints, and they come out of those writing sessions with the most amazing stories. I do it along with them, and I get great stuff too.

So I’m going to be more dedicated to the 10-minute writing sprint to see if it can help me be more consistent.

I just made this rough little video on Canva to get some structure for the writing sprint. If you find it annoying, just set your own timer.

It can be more than 10-minutes of course, but I tend to do better when I have goals that are low and realistic. I’ve also included music because music helps me concentrate, but you can mute the video if it bothers you.

Hope you enjoy!

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