The Wordslinger Podcast 3 Writing Habits That Work Better Than a Perfect Writing Routine
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Mar 6, 2026 They debunk the myth of a perfect writing routine and explain why chasing setup perfection fails. They highlight building systems that survive life changes. They talk about prioritizing consistency over daily word counts. They share tricks for writing anywhere using phones, notebooks, or found paper. They encourage using constraints and adapting environments to keep writing moving.
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Perfect Writing Routines Are A Myth
- The perfect writing routine is a myth that will break when life changes.
- Kevin Tumlinson argues systems and lifestyle habits endure through travel, moves, and chaos, unlike fixed outcome-based routines.
Make Writing An Identity Not A Goal
- Shift from outcome-based habits to identity-based systems to make writing a lifestyle.
- Kevin recommends aiming to be someone who writes daily rather than only chasing specific goals like losing weight or finishing a book.
Prioritize Showing Up Over Word Targets
- Prioritize consistency over hitting high daily word counts; show up every day even if it's one word.
- Kevin keeps a 2,000-word goal but enforces a hard rule to write at least one word each day to maintain momentum.
