1. Read! It is difficult to stress just how important reading is to writing. While the link seems obvious, too many either forget or fail to realize the full extent of the importance of reading. Every day, you should make the effort to read for at least an hour if you plan on becoming a writer. From reading, you can pick up different writing styles, see how an author weaves together disparate elements into a plot, and learn how to write realistic dialogue.
2. Exercise! A lethargic body leads to a lethargic mind. You don't need to go running or do sports; all you need to do is to go for walks, do some gardening, or even just relax in the sunlight. Some of the best stories ever written had their origins on a trail.
3. Journal! Keep a journal, and write in it as often as possible, if not every single day. Writing about something as simple as your day keeps your mind sharp, and will improve your overall writing skills. Nowadays, a lot of people keep blogs, but a blog does not make up for a journal. Typing away on a keyboard is no substitute for paper and pen.
4. Brainstorm! In addition to keeping a journal, keep a small notepad on you to jot down ideas as they come to you. Frequently, one will come with an idea, only to forget it an hour later. It doesn't matter if your idea is good or not, the purpose here is just to simply come up with them.
5. Study! By this I mean, study other people. Study how we talk, walk, and interact with others. One of the best things you can do is to go to a park or a mall or some other public gathering place, and just sit there. While you're there, bring a book or a journal along with you, but take the time to watch others.
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