A writing tip that works!

"Write at least a sentence every day. . .If you end up writing only one sentence a day, that's fine. It's better to write 3 words than to get discouraged by your own goal and write nothing at all." (source: Yuliya Geikhman)

I was desperately in need of a writing schedule.  I was so desperate, I ran a Google search.  XD

No, seriously, this works.  I tried it on one of my "lost cause" works-in-progress--a plot-driven novel with so-so characters.  This stinkin' project is 2 1/2 years old, been through a painful first-draft (2/3 written), and multiple attempts at rewrites!  But it has stubborn potential.

Anyway, I tried this tip and the book went from chapter 1 to now almost 40 book-pages.  The characters are alive and well.  I've stopped agonizing and overthinking, and started enjoying the new plot twists that come up.

I've also limited myself to just re-reading once the previous section I wrote, before I start a new section.  This works wonders as well.

And, oddly enough, I find that I end up writing tons more than just one sentence.  Even if I were to only write one good sentence, it would be way better than nothing.

I will take Saturdays or Sundays off, and gradually this will morph into a writing schedule.   There's hope for my writing career yet.  XD