The 3 Habits Every Writer Needs to Finish Their Book
Stop waiting for inspiration. Build habits that make writing inevitable.
Among writers, November is commonly associated with novel writing, historically through National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), a now-defunct event, where participants write a 50,000-word novel in a month. I love a good novel, and I love it when writers take on challenges like this.
If you set these types of goals or build challenges like this, you need some good habits to get you to the finish line. In this week’s email, I’ve got a few tips to help you.
I don’t think most writers fail because they lack talent. I think we often fall short of our goals because we never build momentum around our habits.
These are three small habits that make a big difference:
- Set a Daily Writing Schedule: Make the decision once and move out of your own way. I’m a big believer in the Pomodoro Method and use this clock.
- Create a Dedicated Writing Space: Make it distraction-free and inviting. It should be a place you actually want to spend time in. You’ll be spending a lot of time there.
- Set Measurable Goals: Forget the 70K word mountain. Focus on what you can do today: 500 words or 20 minutes. Small wins stack up.
I swear by these daily habits. Start small. Stay consistent. You’ll get there.
Not sure what to do next? Did you know you can book a one-on-one coaching call with me? Here’s what a recent consulting client said:
“Mike brought clarity, wisdom, and direction to my book publishing process. I left our consulting call with a plan and an actionable framework to bring my vision to life. As a consultant, that was a great consulting call.”
- Justin Haughton, Founder of Warriors of the Word
Book your call today with me here.
Keep learning,
🎯 The people you’re meant to reach are already looking for you. Let us help you find them.
How to Stand Out to Your Audience is the course that helps you name who you’re really writing for. You’ll learn how to define your primary and secondary audiences, tell the story of your ideal reader, and clarify the specific problem your book will solve. Stop guessing, stop chasing and start reaching the people God has already prepared to receive your message.
✍️ Our NEW course is for serious aspiring authors. And it’s finally here! Start writing with a clear path forward.
How to Write and Publish Your Book is a comprehensive, 11-module course designed to help you take your book idea and develop it into a complete, compelling manuscript. Through in-depth video lessons, a guided workbook, and expert insights, you’ll walk step by step through everything from premise and hook to editing, structure, agents, and book formats. Whether you plan to self-publish or pursue a traditional deal, this course gives you the structure, tools, and professional strategy to get your message into the world.
