Ten Reasons to Write Daily

Writers must write. That's what we do. That's what makes us happy, passes time, and sometimes puts an infinitesimal amount of cash in our wallets. But writing novels is a top secret pass time. The huge amount of work that's involved isn't revealed until the final product is published, which could take years or more. So in the meantime, writers must take a break from the big project and blog a bit, write a micro-fiction, do something to expose yourself and have solid proof that you're a writer.
So here are ten reasons to write publicly on a daily basis, broadcasting your crap across the internet universe.

10) Break through writers block: If you are stuck in your book, or your head, writing a flippant little blog like this one can get those fingers bouncing across the keyboard in no time. Polish your typing skills if nothing less.

9) Be stupid: Don't take yourself so seriously. Take a break from your literary character building exercises and write some bubblegum blog nonsense. The light stuff is what people enjoy reading anyway. Heard of US magazine? TMZ? It's all super light, candy-rag babble. Any copy that contains a count-down headline, like this one, is garbage. Fun to read garbage though.

8) Oh shit: I'm only on eight and am already running out of ideas. This is not good. I must force myself to be creative. Take some risks. Invent new paths. Insert some inspiring cliche meme here.

7) Get to know your audience: I guess if someone does read this crap then I will cyber-stalk them, knowing that they are my one true fan. All writing from then on will place them as the primary reader and my style will become increasingly creepier.

6) Damn: I might have to change this to five reasons, because the creative spark is a little dull this morning. Might need another cup of coffee. Or maybe I should dip into that Laphroig I got for my birthday. If I brush my teeth really well, take a nap before I pick the kids up from school, I think my drunken afternoon delight may go undetected.

5) Perseverance: That's right I'm getting though this list. I'm on the down hill slide. The ideas are flowing like water in my basement every time it rains. Yeah, I should probably be down there right now mixing up a batch of hydraulic cement, but you know what? I don't want to.

4) Help your Career: Wow! Where did this real one come from? The thing is, it's true. If you apply for a copywriter job and you haven't published anything (not even a goofy blog) in days/weeks-- guess what? That employer doesn't believe you are a writer. Why would they? Do you? There's no proof. Another thing they are thinking? You are lazy.

3) Avoid walking the dog: Yes my golden doodle could use a stroll around the block, but I don't want to do that either. It is way too cold outside. Sorry, pup, gotta wait till noon. And no that's not being lazy, that's time management skills. And see? I love writing so much that it is my top priority.

2) Time management: That's right! If you are such a hot shot writer that wants to write novels and also have time to freelance... yet you don't have time to throw the internet a bone here and there? Give me a break! Sure you do. Stop reading those silly countdowns about 10 Celebs that Went to Jail and start writing!

1) Writing is what you do: Remember? If you are a writer nothing brings more joy to you than writing. Even if you wrote something similar last week, write it again. It gets better every time. It's more fun too. And if you don't believe that, then you're not a writer. You are a lazy phony who says they're a writer but really hasn't invested 100%. Decide right now, are you a drifter, an aimless job hopper, a bored retiree, a confused kid, a stay-at-home with too much free time? Probably. Maybe. If you read this whole blog, you might have some issues. Really. But you are my audience so I love you, and I do appreciate your site view. But the big picture here is-- I wrote this. And hit the publish button. I conquered another blog. And so can you. Write. Publish. Repeat. Do it.
Do it because your spouse thinks it's weird. Because you want to embarrass your kids when they Google you. Because you are willing to write anything except for that fucking novel you're stuck on. Do it to vent. To reflect. To relax. And do it to contribute. Because the internet is already saturated with filth, let yours be the icing on the garbage cake.