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The last time we were together we talked about one thing writers need to succeed, and if you listened, you know that thing\xa0is grit.\n\nIn this episode I'm posing several ways\xa0writers can increase grit, so if you feel like a low-grit writer, listen and try some of the ideas.\n\nI believe you can grow in grit to become a more productive and successful writer.\n\nIn the words of Louis Zamperini: Be hardy!\n\n\nKey ideas from this episode:\n\n\tGrow in grit by looking for\xa0other areas where you exhibit\xa0grit and funnel it into your writing\n\tGrow in grit by creating small wins\n\tGrow in grit by developing stamina through\xa0training for a race that relies on\xa0incremental progress\n\tGrow in grit by minimizing distractions to increase focus\n\tGrow in grit by arranging schedule and space to reflect prioritization of writing\n\tGrow in grit through courage, taking risks despite fear of failure or rejection\n\tBe hardy!\n\nResources mentioned in this episode:\n\n\tLouis Zamperini's USC interview\n\n* * *\nListen for the full six-minute podcast. You can subscribe to\xa0The Writing Life with Ann Kroeker\xa0with iTunes\xa0and\xa0Stitcher,\xa0where I'd love to have you leave a review.\xa0Use the feed with any podcast player you use.\n\nYou can connect with me on Twitter\xa0and\xa0Facebook, where I'm always sharing\xa0ideas to help us be more curious, creative, and productive.\n______________________________\n\nIs your writing life all it can be?\n\n\n\xa0\n\nLet this book act as your personal coach, to explore the writing life you already have and the writing life you wish for, and close the gap between the two.\n\n"A genial marriage of practice and theory. For writers new and seasoned. This book is a winner."\n\n\u2014Phil Gulley, author of Front Porch Tales