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None of these pieces seemed significant on their own. But when I finally had hundreds of these "fieldstones" collected, my writing didn't just become easier——it became unstoppable.
Why Collecting "Fieldstones" Will Transform Your Writing (And Your Bank Account)
This might sound harsh, but it’s the truth. You’d better be writing because you can’t not write. You’d better love it. (Otherwise, quit now.) But if you do love it, I mean really love it, the world needs you far more than you know. We are waiting for your words. Longing to be changed. We need your art—whether you realize it or not. Will you share i
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... See moreTo keep it low risk, I reached out to the only other person I knew running a ghostwriting business.
They gave me a freelance role at their company. So I started getting the reps in. At the same time, I also committed to the craft of writing:
Minimum of 500 words per day (hit this for 660 days in a row)
30-minutes of daily copywork (hand-copying great
If I get to the end of the exercise and I like the headline in its final form, I’ll go and write the piece. And if I went through the steps and felt like I didn’t end up with something powerful enough, I’ll start back at the beginning.
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But they have to have something to start the process with. And so do you. Commit to writing something—anything—today. Maybe it’s just a sentence or a title. But get it on paper (or screen). Write it just to get it out. Right. Now.
Jeff Goins • You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)
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