Tom Kreffer
I have two non-negotiable rules (for myself at least).
First, always be ready to take notes. Either in a journal or on your phone. When you have time, organise those notes somewhere. I use the bullet journal method for analogue notes and Evernote for digital notes.
Second, write every day. Even if it's for five minutes. If you have no idea what to write about, free write. Freewriting is basically where you're putting down the first thing that comes to mind, even if it's nothing to do with your story. Freewriting helps warm up the writing muscles. It's no different than doing a light cardio workout before lifting weights. It's all part of the same process.
First, always be ready to take notes. Either in a journal or on your phone. When you have time, organise those notes somewhere. I use the bullet journal method for analogue notes and Evernote for digital notes.
Second, write every day. Even if it's for five minutes. If you have no idea what to write about, free write. Freewriting is basically where you're putting down the first thing that comes to mind, even if it's nothing to do with your story. Freewriting helps warm up the writing muscles. It's no different than doing a light cardio workout before lifting weights. It's all part of the same process.
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