Cross Training for Writers

Posted by: Rebecca

Are you cross training your writing? Can you even do that?

Cross training is defined as how athletes train in a sports area other than the one in which they compete, with a goal of improving overall performance. For example, professional golfers will play tennis; professional football players will take Pilates classes or play racquetball, some swimmers skateboard.

Not only do they continue to train in their chosen sport, they also train in other sports to help overcome weaknesses or to challenge themselves, and, I imagine, sometimes they do it just for fun.

The more I talk with other writers, learn about the craft of writing, and gain experience, the more I’m convinced we could learn a valuable lesson from athletes.