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How Writing for 10 Minutes a Day Can Lead to Big Breakthroughs

John Edwin
5 min readOct 19, 2024

You don’t need hours of uninterrupted time to become a great writer. In fact, just 10 minutes a day can be enough to lead to major breakthroughs in your writing. Sounds too simple to be true? Let me explain why this approach works, and how it can help you unlock new creative levels, build consistency, and make real progress as a writer.

The Myth of “Finding Time”

We often convince ourselves that becoming a better writer requires long, deep writing sessions. We wait for that perfect moment—the day when all distractions disappear and we have an entire afternoon to ourselves. But here’s the reality: life doesn’t work like that. We’re busy. Jobs, family, and other commitments fill up our days, leaving little space for those idealized writing blocks.

Instead of waiting for the perfect time to write, what if you embraced the idea that consistency beats intensity? Ten minutes might seem insignificant, but it’s in those small, regular sessions that big changes start to happen.

Why 10 Minutes Is Enough

Let’s face it: 10 minutes is manageable. It’s not intimidating, it’s not overwhelming, and it doesn’t feel like a major commitment. By dedicating just 10 minutes a day, you remove the pressure that often paralyzes…

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John Edwin
John Edwin

Written by John Edwin

Prolific writer, public health specialist, and tech enthusiast with 12 books on Amazon. I craft stories and insights that inspire action and spark conversations

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