How writers are made

The habits, grit, and growth behind every word

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I Dare To Fail so you can Dare to Win - Moon Arica

Some people are born with talent.

Most aren’t.

Can we become great writers then?

Make yourself into a great writer by

• showing up

• building good habits

• embracing the growth process

Writing is a skill honed through repetition, persistence, and a love of words.

Make magic with a writer’s mindset.

Writers are made, not born.

Let’s dive into the habits, grit, and growth required to craft meaningful words.

⚡Writing begins with a spark

A desire to write is the first step to becoming a writer. But desire alone isn’t enough. You’d also need clarity.

Everything we do should start with a purpose. Your "why" is your compass. Without it, the process becomes aimless. Ask yourself, why do you want to write?

✅ To express yourself? Writing helps you to communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas.

✅ To tell stories? You have a special story that is waiting to be shared.

✅ To inspire others? Writing can motivate and uplift readers.

✅ To clarify your thoughts? Writing helps organize and refine ideas.

✅ To leave a legacy? Written words can outlive their creator.

✅ To educate? To share knowledge and teach others.

✅ To heal? Writing can be therapeutic and help process emotions.

✅ To connect with others? To build relationships and communities through shared experiences.

✅ To challenge yourself? Writing is a skill that grows with effort and persistence.

✅ To influence change? Have the power to shape opinions and create movements.

✅ To capture memories? Preserving moments and experiences through written words.

✅ To build a career or business? Writing professionally as an author, journalist, or content creator.

✅ To discover yourself? Exploring personal identity through introspective writing.

✅ To entertain? Creating content that brings joy and excitement to others.

✅ To make sense of the world? Writing helps process and understand complex ideas or events.

⚡Consistency creates mastery

Writers are made in the quiet moments of showing up, regardless whether inspiration strikes or not. The habit of writing daily builds the muscle you need to turn raw ideas into refined stories.

Build your writing habit with grit, routine and discipline.

The daily grind isn’t glamorous, boring even, but it’s the difference between dreaming of being a writer and actually becoming one.

Resolve to write every day, and you will. Buy a journal, create a ritual, use AI or other tools to kickstart. Set aside time.

But start somewhere. Start posting on substack notes, X, or threads. Every little bit stacks up.

⚡Commit yourself

The first draft will never be perfect and that’s okay. Writing is a journey, not a destination. Commit to the process of learning, improving, and growing. Embrace the inevitable mistakes and use them as stepping stones.

To stay committed,

💡 Read voraciously

The best writers are avid readers. Absorb ideas, styles, and techniques from everything you read. I’m on a mission to read 1 or 2 books a month, and also incorporate more fiction into my book list.

💡 Write through chaos

• Life happens. Your writing has to survive the chaotic happenings around you.

• Your first draft sucks. Keep going despite that. Done is better than perfect.

• You probably get 0 likes and few views at the start. It’s disheartening externally but heartening internally if you continue to push on.

Commitment is showing up, day after day, knowing the process will shape you into a better, stronger, more resilient writer.

💡 Skills stacking

Every great writer started as a beginner. The only way to get better is to keep learning. Treat writing like a craft that evolves with intentional practice.

Stack your skills and build your craft.

• Experiment with styles. Write poetry, instructional pieces, short stories, or long articles to find your voice.

• Learn from others. Join mastermind groups, listen to podcasts, read others’ works.

• Refine your editing skills. Writing is rewriting. Polish your words until they shine.

Growth happens in layers. Every piece you write builds on the last, creating a foundation of skills and confidence.

⚡Integrate writing into who you are

You’re a writer. Identify yourself as that and it becomes more than an activity. It becomes part of your identity. You write because it’s who you are, not because it’s something you do.

Call yourself a writer, share your work as a writer. Reflect and write about your writing journey. Cement your identity as a writer when you walk the journey and improve along the way.

Let writing become part of you, go from becoming a writer to being a writer.

⚡I am a writer

Make yourself a writer through habits, grit, and growth. The journey is not easy but worth every bit of your effort. Writing transforms not only your words but also the way you see the world and yourself.

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Ready to start your writing journey?

If you’re ready to take your writing to the next level, I’m thrilled to introduce my upcoming course on The Art of Concise Writing.

This course is designed to help you master the power of clarity and brevity. In a world overflowing with noise, the most impactful words are often the simplest. Some of the topics include:

Say more with less - Craft concise, compelling sentences that resonate.

Organize your thoughts - Structure ideas for maximum clarity and flow.

Edit with precision - Polish your writing until every word serves a purpose.

Whether you're an aspiring writer or a seasoned pro looking to refine your craft, this course will equip you with the tools to write with confidence and intent. Let’s simplify your writing together.

Comment or DM if you’d like me to include specific topics in the course.

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Be a forerunner, take the lead. - Moon Arica

If you like someone else to embrace a Dare to Fail mindset, please restack and recommend it.

Expand your comfort zone here, tell me your thoughts:

1. Find your purpose, why do you want to write?

2. Do you have any rituals or systems in place for your writing?

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Thanks for reading.