Five Writing Habits That Changed My Career

Five Writing Habits That Changed My Career – and How You Can Use Them Too

Want to massively improve your productivity and storytelling? In this video, I share the five writing habits that changed my career—practical, tactical strategies that helped me go from inconsistent drafts to producing tens of thousands of words with focus and purpose. For a detailed breakdown with extra tips, visit my full post here: https://dougfbooks.com/writing/organization/writing-habits/

You’ll learn how to:
1️⃣ Set clear goals & destinations so your stories (and productivity) stay on track
2️⃣ Track daily word counts to measure progress and boost speed
3️⃣ Write in the morning for more creative flow and fresh ideas
4️⃣ Use accountability partners & groups to stay motivated (and avoid distractions)
5️⃣ Run timed writing sprints for maximum word production without overthinking

These five habits completely reshaped how I approach writing—turning a daily grind into an effective, repeatable system. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned author, adopting even one of these writing habits can lead to noticeable results in your work quality, word count, and consistency.

💡 If you’ve ever struggled with discipline, writer’s block, or finishing what you start, this guide will give you the tools to take control of your writing life. You’ll also see how I went from 500 words an hour to 4,500+—and how you can apply the same methods to your own creative process.

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