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by karanke 2210 days ago
Here's my process wrt https://reframing.substack.com/:

1. Get an idea, write it down in Notes, mull over it for 2-3 weeks, do research and create an outline, write the article

2. I had something to get out there, so I wrote something on Friday. Committed to myself that I'd do the same next week and I'm now 4 weeks in.

3. I think of it as sharpening my writing muscle, especially with regard to what topics I choose and how I tell that story. I'm willing to consider a lot of my current work as a "throwaway" until I get better at my craft. Eventually, I'll develop a proper audience and hopefully, something will go viral.

4. Perfectionism was a big one, previously I would always put things off until they're perfect. Now I have to ship every Friday so I'm less focused on getting it perfect. Another was that the story I want to tell shifts while writing it, hopefully, I get better at this over time.