Start strong for 2023
January 1st can be the perfect time to take on a new writing project. It’s the start of a new month and the start of a new year. We associate New Year’s Day with possibility and bags of potential – the chance to wipe the slate clean. But while we can harness fresh starts to get writing, sustaining that enthusiasm can be a challenge. ‘Motivation,’ explains habits expert B.J. Fogg, ‘is like a party animal friend. Great for a night out, but not someone you would rely on to pick you up from the airport. You must understand its roles and its limitations, then pick behaviours that don’t rely on such a fickle friend.’ A new year resolution to write can get you fired up about your writing project but…