Writing a book? Develop writing habits: they'll see you through until you write "The End."

Here are 5 truly helpful habits.

Need help? I coach writers:

http://angelabooth.com/For-Writers/For-Writers/coaching.html

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You can write for a set period each day.

Some writers like word count, or page goals. My non-negotiable word count goal is 1,000 words a day, no matter what.

I've had this goal for many years. I hit that target every day; it's become a natural part of my life.

If you're a new writer, start small, with 5 minutes a day, or 100 words.

You don't have to write your book from Page #1 to the end.

Skip around. If you're writing fiction, and want to write a big scene which happens in the middle of your book, write it.

No one cares. Treat your book like a patchwork quilt; you can stitch all the blocks together later.

Writers are horrible judges of their writing. If you're obsessing, keep going.

If it's truly horrible (unlikely), you can fix it later.

Get involved. Feel the words. Relax. Have fun.

Your censor is trying to keep you safe. Tell him he can come back once the book is done, while you're editing it.

Pamper yourself while you're writing your book.

Get what you need, whether it's music, or a pot of coffee, or a fancy pen and smooth paper.

You deserve it.

You'll discover that writing your book becomes much easier once you build these habits.

Start building your new habits today.

Need help? Angela coaches writers:

http://angelabooth.com/For-Writers/For-Writers/coaching.html

Slides (c) 2014, Angela Booth: http://angelabooth.com/