| Well, the advice to "write every day" is usually accompanied by other advice as well. Something like: even if it is just a little bit before bed, or a little bit here or there. The author seems to think it needs to be a lot, but I think part of the idea is: 1. You can write just a little bit, and that is okay. 2. Once you get started, you tend to keep going. 3. Finding the space, setting up the computer, getting your fingers on the keyboard and starting to type is a large barrier so once you overcome that you keep going. 4. There is built in gamification in terms of how many days you can go without breaking the chain. In that context, even typing in one line on your mobile can count. 5. Your unconscious will work on the idea if you are aware of it, even if you aren't actively working. I'm not saying all of these are true (though I believe in the first 4 at least), I'm saying that the advice is usually part of a whole workflow and view of the writing process. |