Better Writing Habits
1611 sats \ 34 comments \ @BTCFC 28 Apr alter_native
I write this because I told myself I would write consistently over the course of a month, and I intend to go through with it without fail. However, I do need to start writing more right as I wake up as I end up rushing to write out content during the evening hours, only to post something short and less meaningful, or something that isn't as well organized and articulated. Learning experience without a doubt, just need to apply better writing habits moving forward.
I know there are actual bloggers on here as well as content creators, but also simple hobbyists posting for the fun of it. How do stackers aim to get the best out of their writing? Do you write during a particular time and have time set aside for posts within your daily schedule, or is it more just write when you feel like it?
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115 sats \ 1 reply \ @Coinsreporter 28 Apr
I'm no writer at all and also not like to be called a blogger.
However, from whatever knowledge I have about writing, I suggest—

In order to encourage inspiration to strike, set up a time to meet with it.

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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @BTCFC OP 28 Apr
Wow I love that! Simple yet powerful, thank you!
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31 sats \ 2 replies \ @Satosora 28 Apr
Timing is everything.
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Satosora 28 Apr
Pen and paper is nice, too. You are more careful what you write down. Its not just diarrhea of thoughts typed out at 100 words per minute.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @BTCFC OP 29 Apr
Yes I may need to get back into physically writing. It's been a while since writing pen and paper on a regular basis. Just love the feeling typing nowadays.
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10 sats \ 2 replies \ @NoStranger 28 Apr
I don't write much except for some fun ideas I get whenever.
When it happens I tend to write down bullet points and then use the snowflake method to expand the post until it gets decently readable.
For your writing sessions, you could use short breaks to work on small ideas to see if they are feasible, working on the main concept and structure to write about, then take a dedicated time to write it properly.
Maybe you can find a time where you're the most relaxed, like in the morning or late at night, based on how you manage your day.
The only real advice I can give, if you want to be consistent, is to keep a buffer. Good ideas and times to write will be flakey for sure, so it's better to write them ahead and publish consistently.
Also, sharing your learning process is always an interesting topic, especially if you want to get better at getting better, there's many blogs about writers sharing how they learn to write.
As you can see in the comments, there's lot of people who try to help others even if they're not professionals, don't be afraid to share what you like, your passion will be felt regardless of your writing style! 💪
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30 sats \ 1 reply \ @BTCFC OP 29 Apr
Thank you friend! I will look into the snowflake method! Indeed, I was not expecting this amount of comments, I am gratefully overwhelmed!
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @NoStranger 29 Apr
You're welcome! I hope to see more from you. 👍
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10 sats \ 4 replies \ @Hamstr 28 Apr
I think it depends on the writer, dear one. For me, I like the first thing in the morning. I turn on the computer, then I start up a kettle of water to boil and come back and open obsidian. As I am waiting for it to boil, I think of a topic or continue an article. Takes a good 5minutes, sometimes more. But it gets my juices going.
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4 sats \ 3 replies \ @BTCFC OP 29 Apr
I have to try out this obsidian thing you all are recommending! Thanks for your input!
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @Hamstr 29 Apr
Install Nostr writer plugin-enable push to publish and has draft enable (which I suggested to James). He implemented it practically same day.
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2 sats \ 1 reply \ @BTCFC OP 29 Apr
Will do!
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Hamstr 29 Apr
setting>community plugin>browse>search "nostr" There's only one but you should see james
Add your favorite relays
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10 sats \ 4 replies \ @k00b 28 Apr
A writer I know recommends doing 2 pages stream of consciousness, no point or judgement or second guessing, anything on your mind, first thing in the morning to get the cobwebs out. Then they set about trying to say something.
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2 sats \ 3 replies \ @k00b 28 Apr freebie
For me, not a writer, I’ll just come on here and comment on a handful of things. Sometimes a diatribe will flow through me and eureka.
I’m rarely a meaningful op though. I need someone else to throw the first punch usually.
0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Kontext 28 Apr
All I will say is: Quality, not Quantity Good luck.
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @BTCFC OP 29 Apr
Simple yet effective and very true! Thanks!
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Scholarhacker 28 Apr
Writing is difficult. It's one of the most difficult things you can do. Even when you know exactly what you want to say, you're still building an airplane as you try to fly it. So write when you can and even if you don't want to write. Get. One. Word. Down. At. A. Time. Even is you spend 55 min staring at a blank page and 5 min putting down one coherent sentence, you've succeeded.
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @BTCFC OP 29 Apr
It can be... but I have noticed the more I practice the smoother the process becomes, maybe not exactly easier but I feel I get stuck a little bit less. Thanks!
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @TheWildHustle 28 Apr
Last 3 nights, Hustle wrote 1k words in obsidian, but that’s only because he felt the itch.
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50 sats \ 0 replies \ @BTCFC OP 29 Apr
Fantastic job Hustle!!
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @ruso 28 Apr
In all honesty, Writing something takes time, It just happens randomly for me, but you could try to find topics that would give you ideas, Just a thought.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @BTCFC OP 29 Apr
It does! I'll get random inspirations where I'll just open up notes on my laptop and get after it, and the next day I'll just draw complete blanks. Just reading through SN posts and comments often inspires me! Appreciate your comment!
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei 28 Apr
Wouldn’t you know it? I wrote about the ideal posting mentality recently.
I just find something to write about every day. But I have always been a writer. Prior to SN, I would post regular updates on my FB n IG. These days, they lie desolate haha.
I am trying to write more deliberately so that I can write longer articles that I think exemplify my legacy on earth. Also because I wanna post more regularly on my own blog so that I may cash out the minimum $150 one of these days haha
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @BTCFC OP 29 Apr
You're the best Sensei! Thank you always!
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @riberet19 28 Apr
I think the important thing is to dedicate a specific time a day, if it can be when you feel more inspired better, I usually do it in the mornings after coffee.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @BTCFC OP 29 Apr
Yes I think this is what I'm going to start doing as well, and see how it works out for me. Cup of Joe and typing away!
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Fabs 28 Apr
If you think you've got a solid text, give it a few runs through ChatGPT and ask what it thinks of it, and how it would improve upon it.
It really helps me, not because it does the work for me, but because it reorganize's the text in a way I hadn't thought about, or that's not quite right just yet, but what enables me to see another take on it, thus sparking my creativity.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @BTCFC OP 29 Apr
I've actually implemented this strategy a few times, I write everything out and essentially let ChatGPT act as my editor and it cleans everything up real nicely! Thank you!
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @itsrealfake 28 Apr freebie
I do need to start writing more right as I wake up as I end up rushing to write out content during the evening hours
do this!
ps. there's a good book called "Wild Mind: Living the Writer's Life" that has some good exercises for improving and encouraging your writing.