Patience is an important virtue for writers to develop. Yet, so few of us are patient. We want immediate results. We almost never set realistic goals. Instead, we expect to get a lot of writing done quickly and get published.

When it comes to writing, most of us spend a great deal of time talking about how important it is for us than to write. We say it is our calling. We may even say that we can't survive without the written word. Yet, we're plagued with impatience. Therefore, we aren't patiently trying to improve our writing skills and honing new ones. Instead, we write fast with the hope of achieving immediate recognition. However, this impatient mindset only sets us up for frustration and overwhelm.

Patiently waiting to hear whether our manuscripts have been accepted can be torturous. Whether it is for a guest post, an article for a magazine or a response from an agent, we want an immediate response. Some of us would even prefer to receive a quick formulaic rejection letter from an editor or agent instead of waiting a few more weeks so that (s)he can write us a letter with concrete ways we can improve our manuscript. This kind of impatient mindset is counterproductive to our success. Further, it can lead us to unproductive periods where we may feel blocked for weeks or even months at a time.

Therefore, to be your best, you should strive to develop the twelve habits outlined in this e-book. By developing these habits, you will become less impatient and more productive. Further, you will become a happier, more fulfilled, and self-confident writer. Writers who are impatient cannot be happy because they are living in a bubble of impossibility. They are usually very miserable and need to take weeks or even months away from their writing because it is such a burden.