I may not be a successful writer but I have a routine on how I write my blogs and short stories to make it organize so my ideas will not be blown up. I have read a blog from Medium about someone who quit his full time job and made a weekly schedule on how he will write from writing, editing, proofreading, and publishing.
I got inspired by him but it is hard to do the same as writing is only my part-time hobby/job. Hence, I made my own version and it really helps a lot.
As they said, follow and learn from successful people.
I know that everyone has their own way of writing, but you can do the same on how I write. Maybe it will also work for you.
Reading and get ideas from it
I personally find reading as full of benefits as it has no disadvantage for me, especially if you know that you are reading a full of sense book.
Some people may see me as an inactive person but I am reading silently from different platforms especially those topics that are all about productivity and improving my work.
I usually get an idea from the work of other writers but don't get me wrong, I am not copying their work... I am just improving some of those contents. You can read this blog to understand what I am saying.
Nevertheless I am also having my own idea that comes into my mind while I'm at rest or thinking something.
Taking notes of my ideas
When I have an idea, I always write it in my notebook and take some notes so I will not forget the topics that I have in mind. You know, I am being forgetful and it is really hard to think of a topic so it is better to take notes and never waste it.
I am using this notebook to take notes, I also use this for noting important things especially some of my investments.
Making an outline
I personally like being organized on everything because it is a pain in the eyes to see things messy. Hence, even in writing, I like making an outline to keep my ideas in mind and have a better sequence of the content.
From the intro up to the conclusion, I write the main topics and its subtopics then add more information while writing. I am using the same notebook for making an outline. This notebook has helped me a lot since 2021. I am using this for documentation of my works, ideas, outline, and investments.
Write it
Once everything is ready, I am going to write the whole content in Google Docs.This tool is what I am using for some reason; there is a built-in grammar checker and you can use it offline.
I prefer writing offline to avoid any distractions that will pop up in my notifications. I find this tool more helpful than Microsoft Word because the contents that you are writing were saved in your Google account which does not eat from your phone storage.
Edit it
Once done, I will edit it in the same tool. As I have mentioned, Google Docs has a built-in Grammar Checker and I am using it in checking grammars. There are lined words or statements in your work and it is the sign that there is something wrong, Google Docs will provide a suggestion to make your grammar correct.
You know, I am not fluent in English. In fact, I am not that confident in my work. I have less self-encouragement and I want to overcome it.
Proofread
I already edited it, why proofread? Well, there are times that when you edit some of those statements, there will be a change of meaning in the statement. It may cause a misconception and it is possible that the readers will not understand it.
Sometimes, there are also missing words from the sentence that you did not notice. Hence, it is better to read it again to correct your mistakes.
Finally, when I am done doing the things above, I will publish it. Sometimes, after publishing, I re-read it again to make sure that there are no misconceptions and errors.
Conclusion
There is no perfect way to write. It is the matter of ideas and how you write it. Everyone has their own strategy on how they will deliver their ideas. To myself, this is how I write and it really works for me.
Furthermore, errors are inevitable and you should be ready for any negative feedback. Even if you edit and proofread it for a hundred times, there are things that you will not notice during the process. No one is perfect after all.
Finally, always remember that writing is quality over quantity. The most important thing is you deliver the idea that you want to share. Be direct to the point and don't beat around the bush.