my ins and outs as a writer in 2024

The 2024 ins and outs trend is brilliant!

It’s the result of a deep reflection and goal-making session. It’s like making New Year's resolutions with actionable steps and achievable goals.

Here’s my ins and outs for 2024 as a writer:

Outs:

• Excessive screen time (>5 hours/day)

• Doom scrolling

• Useless virtual arguments

• Obsession with negative comments

• Fixation on mistakes

• The “perfect moment” to publish

• Beginning the sentence with “I think”

• Passive voice in non-academic writing

Ins:

• Slow and thoughtful writing

• Values in each post

• More frequent journaling

• Daily reading

• Being kind to my work

• Documenting my life lessons online

• Drafting using pen and paper

• Discipline

What are your ins and outs for the new year? I’d love to know 🫶