Small Wins, Big Impact
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Being part of several writing communities on social media, I’ve noticed that most writers tend to share wins like publishing a book, designing book covers, landing writing gigs, earning big, hitting a viral post, or reaching thousands of readers.
Of course, these are huge accomplishments.
Sadly, we tend to forget the small wins. The small wins are just as important.
Imagine gathering words and ideas, piecing together scenes and emotions, writing against a time limit, conducting countless pieces of research, and then brushing all that off as just tasks.
No, we shouldn’t. Those efforts matter more than we think.
Wins Worth Celebrating
1. Writing Consistently
Countless times, we’ve heard that consistency matters when writing. When you write consistently, you’re setting aside time from your busy schedule to bring your ideas to life.
Whether it’s 200 words, 500, 1500, or 2000, just count it; you did well. So, acknowledge this win.
2. Overcoming Writer’s Block
Every writer has experienced this, and we know the frustration, anxiety, and stress that come with it.
No matter how small, as long as you manage to break through the stuck moments and get back your inspiration, it is a victory.
3. Completing a Chapter
It takes discipline, focus, patience, and creativity to complete a chapter. You showed up on the good days and hard ones and battled with self-doubt, trying to shape your words and imagination into something that flows. Congratulations.
4. Editing Without Losing Motivation
Editing is a creative superpower, but it can also be stressful. It takes honesty to cut out your favorite sentence or dialogue when you admit to yourself that it doesn’t work.
Rewriting? Restructuring? Reimagining? It’s not fun. But you did it.
5. Publishing a Piece
Sharing your work, no matter the platform, is progress. Through your words, you’re learning, growing, and carving out your voice.
What about connecting with other writers?Learning something new about writing?Finishing a first draft?When we celebrate small wins, we stay motivated, grow in confidence, and remind ourselves just how far we’ve come.
What little wins have you celebrated as a writer?
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