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The “Quality vs. Quantity” Debate Misses the Most Important Foundation of Writing
Your mindset matters most of all
There’s one thing that writers seem to like to argue about more than anything else, and it’s also the thing I’m most sick of seeing.
That thing?
The ongoing debate over quality versus quantity.
You don’t have to look far to see a battle unfolding on your screen. Just browse your Medium homepage or a writer’s group you’re part of on Facebook, and you’re practically guaranteed to see two completely opposite stances on the topic.
The comments section of each article or post is likely to be a dumping ground for supporters and opponents, all arguing that their way is the “right” way.
One writer thinks that producing a volume of work on a consistent basis is the only way to reach success, while another thinks that focusing on quality is the way to go.
You Don’t Need To Pick A Side
The first writer focuses on the habit of writing daily and building a consistent publishing schedule. They publish frequently, sometimes more than once per day. As a result, their volume of work adds up quickly. In just one year, they’ll have a portfolio of hundreds of articles.
