Creating a Writing Schedule Based on Your Writing Personality
Set up your sacred writing schedule
Everyone has what I call a writing personality, which makes how we approach the page unique to each one of us. You must honor your writing personality rather than trying to be someone you’re not. I am a big believer that the reason we struggle with writer’s block and imposter syndrome is that we do not understand who we are as writers and creatives. If we can understand our writing personality, then we can create a creative schedule that inspires rather than deflates us.
Here are a few common writing personalities:
The Planner—This Planner's writing personality is strategic and ritualistic in their writing life. They may have daily scheduled writing sessions at a specific time. They may be driven by outlines that they adhere to religiously. They may also have rigid milestones to hold.
When the planner personality holds to their writing strategy, they will get more done, and they will have a writing schedule that keeps them accountable and focused.
The Sprinter- The Sprinter works fast and for long periods of time. Their writing time usually consists of long concentrated writing sprints of 4-5 hours at a time. This person might write three days a week or even once a week but treat it like a writing retreat in order to get large writing chunks done at a time.
When the sprinter's personality sticks to their writing strategy, they will feel relaxed and energized while working on their writing project.
The Pacer- This pacer personality can write in short spurts, an hour or two a day of dedicated writing time. This is less regimented but consistent in showing up to their writing practice. Their schedule is much more relaxed, less focused on timelines, and more focused on small spurts. Think Pomodoro Technique for The Pacer, where they write for twenty minutes, take a short break, write again for twenty, and take another short break for a few rounds.
When the pacer follows their writing strategy, they can stay focused by knowing they are working for short, focused periods of time.
Which writing personality do you most identify with?
As you consider your writing personality, begin to create a writing shrine, ritual, and practice that most aligns with your writing goals. This will help your writing be a success.
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Ooo I think I’m closest to the Pacer