Chapter 1: Reflecting on My Writing Journey

Phew, what a whirlwind!

I recently achieved my short-term objective of publishing a story every day for a week. However, after diving into the blogs of prolific Medium writers like Carl Jeffers, I realized it was time to tweak my approach to ensure I can consistently publish daily.

From my research, I learned about two distinct formats: the long format (typically between 700 to 1200 words) and the short format (which is any piece shorter than that). This article is a short format piece, while I plan to release a long format story tomorrow.

To manage my workload effectively, I think I will alternate between short and long formats each day. This way, I can allocate sufficient time to write, revise, and edit the longer pieces. Although I could technically write two short pieces in a single day, balancing this with a 9-to-5 job makes it quite challenging!

Another strategy I find appealing is having a variety of ideas fully developed and ready for writing. While I have a list of potential topics, they currently lack photographs and outlines. I usually brainstorm during my morning walks, but having a rich reserve of well-prepared ideas would be invaluable on those days when inspiration is hard to find.

This entire experience is a learning curve. There are numerous skilled writers on this platform whose methods I can adapt to suit my own style. It’s a process of trial and error, but my primary objective is to keep the creative juices flowing and maintain a steady writing rhythm.

In summary:

• Alternate between short and long stories each day
• Develop a list of 3–5 ideas along with corresponding photos and outlines, then write three pieces and repeat the process
• Aim to write one story (either long or short) daily

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