What do Stephen King, JK Rowling & Hemingway have in common?

Yo anon.

Ever wonder what separates the legends from the rest of us in the writing world?

You know what I'm talking about.

Those days when the words just won't flow, and you feel like you're banging your head against the keyboard.

It's frustrating, right?

And it can get worse, leaving you doubting if you've got what it takes.

What if I told you there are some common traits among legendary writers that could be the game-changer for you?

So I’ve studied 100’s of writers over the past 3 years.

And I’ve found these 4 traits to be common amongst all of them:

1. Thick Skin for Criticism

Writing is like putting your heart out there for everyone to see.

And guess what? Not everyone's gonna love it.

But that's okay. The best writers take criticism like a champ. They learn from it, grow, and keep writing.

So next time someone gives you feedback, take a deep breath, say f*ck thank you, and see what you can learn from it.

Action Step: Share a piece of your writing with a friend or a writing group and ask for honest feedback. It might sting, but it's definitely worth it.

2. Consistent Writing Habits

You know how athletes train every day?

Writers gotta do the same. It's all about building that writing muscle. Successful writers write regularly, even when they don't feel like it.

So, set a schedule and stick to it, whether it's 10 minutes or an hour a day.

The goal is to show up regardless of how you feel & put in those reps.

Action Step: Pick a time to write every day for the next week. Block it on your calendar and just do it.

3. No Milk in Their Coffee

This is science.

Milk dilutes your writing potential. I wish I could show you the studies to back it up but I won’t.

YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE ME.

Action Step: Stop adding milk to your coffee for 69 years and see what happens.

4. Persistence in the Face of Rejection

Rejection is part of the game.

But successful writers don't let it stop them. They keep writing, submitting, and believing in their work.

Remember, every "no" brings you closer to a "yes."

So there you have it.

Try to use these traits in your day to day.

And you'll be on your way to writing greatness.

It's not about being perfect; it's about being persistent.

Keep writing, and keep shining my espresso sipping sibling.

I’ll see you next time.

Cheers.

Kush.