What Is the Single Most Important Thing Someone Should Do to Become a Successful Indie Author? (Grok Diary – Day 1)

I’ve decided to aim for 1,000 words a day. I’ve handled that kind of workload before, and I’m confident I can do it again.

Writing 1,000 words for 2,000 consecutive days is still a massive challenge. But committing to it publicly will help me stay accountable — and stick with it.

You can follow the project in real time here: @michael_brig

Grok Coaches Me to Become a Successful Indie Author in 2,000 Days (Day 0)

As promised, here is the beginning of my five-year Grok diary. Every day, I’ll ask Grok one question with the goal of becoming a successful indie author within 2,000 days.

The project started on February 22, 2026. It will conclude around the end of 2031. I’ll document the entire process transparently on X in real time. On my blog, I’ll share each Q&A along with additional comments and reflections.

Let the fun begin.

5 years are 1,826 days – I’ve expanded it to 2,000 days as that simply sounds better and is easier to read for everyone who stumbles over my tweets.

You can follow the project in real time here: @michael_brig