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Writer Life

Writer Life

By Vince

Unconventional writing advice from more than a decade of professional writing experience
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Writer LifeSep 12, 2019

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Writing is a choice

Writing is a choice

You need to use discernment when you write.

Apr 29, 202004:19
Edit for your audience

Edit for your audience

Think like your reader

Apr 27, 202007:33
Know-nothing writing

Know-nothing writing

You don’t need to be an expert on everything.

Apr 25, 202004:13
Pandemic prose

Pandemic prose

Now is a great time to write for yourself and others.

Apr 08, 202006:28
Write with your voice

Write with your voice

Let's talk about talking

Mar 11, 202005:13
Write by hand

Write by hand

Writing by hand can be a refreshing experience in an increasingly digital world.

Mar 10, 202005:57
Keep a journal

Keep a journal

You need a place to write down your ideas.

Mar 07, 202005:12
Drawing to write

Drawing to write

Instead of creating an outline, why not create a piece of artwork?

Mar 05, 202003:36
Writing mantras

Writing mantras

Give yourself a pep talk

Mar 02, 202004:07
Write mindset

Write mindset

Can you embrace both the good and the bad?

Feb 19, 202004:22
Write for free

Write for free

There's a strategy behind working for free.

Feb 16, 202003:29
No substitute for experience

No substitute for experience

Experience is the best teacher.

Feb 13, 202004:06
A passion for writing

A passion for writing

Happiness and passion aren't synonymous.

Feb 10, 202007:43
A million drafts

A million drafts

All good writing comes from rewriting.

Feb 07, 202005:05
Writing is a team sport

Writing is a team sport

No one can succeed without the support of others.

Feb 04, 202003:57
Nonfiction is fiction

Nonfiction is fiction

Nonfiction writers and fiction writers draw from the same writing toolbox

Feb 01, 202003:52
Rules give you freedom

Rules give you freedom

Develop healthy habits to grow your writing career

Jan 22, 202005:28
Writing book recommendations

Writing book recommendations

What would I recommend?

Jan 18, 202003:49
Know enough vocabulary

Know enough vocabulary

Don't try to be a walking dictionary

Jan 15, 202002:52
Write like you talk

Write like you talk

This advice obviously only works for people who already speak clearly in the first place.

Jan 12, 202003:07
Writer self-awareness

Writer self-awareness

Just be yourself

Jan 09, 202003:10
Develop a writing routine

Develop a writing routine

Write as often as you can

Jan 06, 202004:08
Trust the writing process

Trust the writing process

Do you know about the 10,000-Hour Rule?

Jan 03, 202004:11
Basics first

Basics first

You can't skip steps if you want to get really good at something.

Jan 01, 202006:29
Take responsibility

Take responsibility

Are you trying hard enough? Or are you hardly trying?

Dec 27, 201904:49
Friends and family

Friends and family

Don't look for advice in the wrong places

Dec 23, 201903:57
Mentors matter

Mentors matter

Success comes to those who seek out help

Dec 20, 201903:54
Writer or editor?

Writer or editor?

You should try to be both if you can.

Dec 18, 201902:59
Honest writing samples

Honest writing samples

Is your writing sample truly your writing? You need to be honest with yourself.

Dec 16, 201902:56
All writing is opinion

All writing is opinion

There's no way to be completely objective when you're writing.

Dec 13, 201904:02
Don’t specialize

Don’t specialize

It's true that diversification is for idiots to a certain extent.

Dec 11, 201904:01
No shame in the game

No shame in the game

You shouldn't shame other people, especially other writers.

Dec 08, 201903:54
Writing all the time

Writing all the time

We just don't realize how much time we spend on writing every day.

Dec 08, 201903:27
Under pressure

Under pressure

You need to learn how to write in all situations. Sometimes you won't be able to think things through for an extended period of time. 

Sep 17, 201903:49
Hard work

Hard work

Yes. Writing is difficult, even for experienced writers.

Sep 14, 201906:23
Plans change

Plans change

Outlines can be helpful in writing as long as you know their limits
Sep 12, 201905:35
Big words

Big words

It's not about using simple words or complicated words. It's about using the right word.
Sep 10, 201903:45
Cultural context in English writing

Cultural context in English writing

People from different cultures will write English differently because they understand the world differently.
Sep 05, 201905:46
In style

In style

Debates about grammar can be fun, but oftentimes they don't serve a practical purpose.
Sep 04, 201905:17