“Write a short story every week. It's not possible to write 52 bad short stories in a row.”
— Ray Bradbury
Simplified Meaning:
Writing a short story every week helps you improve your writing skills over time. It's unlikely that all 52 stories you write in a year will be bad because you will learn and get better with each one. Think of it like playing a musical instrument—practicing regularly helps you get better, and you'll eventually play well. For example, if you want to get fit, you might start going to the gym every day. At first, it may be tough, and you might not see much progress. But over the months, with consistent effort, your fitness will improve. Similarly, if you keep writing stories every week, some of them will turn out good, simply because you're getting more practice and learning what works. You can use this approach for any skill you want to develop—a little effort regularly makes you better over time.
