Writer Life
By Vince
Writer LifeJan 03, 2020
Writing is a choice
You need to use discernment when you write.
Edit for your audience
Think like your reader
Know-nothing writing
You don’t need to be an expert on everything.
Pandemic prose
Now is a great time to write for yourself and others.
Write with your voice
Let's talk about talking
Write by hand
Writing by hand can be a refreshing experience in an increasingly digital world.
Keep a journal
You need a place to write down your ideas.
Drawing to write
Instead of creating an outline, why not create a piece of artwork?
Writing mantras
Give yourself a pep talk
Write mindset
Can you embrace both the good and the bad?
Write for free
There's a strategy behind working for free.
No substitute for experience
Experience is the best teacher.
A passion for writing
Happiness and passion aren't synonymous.
A million drafts
All good writing comes from rewriting.
Writing is a team sport
No one can succeed without the support of others.
Nonfiction is fiction
Nonfiction writers and fiction writers draw from the same writing toolbox
Rules give you freedom
Develop healthy habits to grow your writing career
Writing book recommendations
What would I recommend?
Know enough vocabulary
Don't try to be a walking dictionary
Write like you talk
This advice obviously only works for people who already speak clearly in the first place.
Writer self-awareness
Just be yourself
Develop a writing routine
Write as often as you can
Trust the writing process
Do you know about the 10,000-Hour Rule?
Basics first
You can't skip steps if you want to get really good at something.
Take responsibility
Are you trying hard enough? Or are you hardly trying?
Friends and family
Don't look for advice in the wrong places
Mentors matter
Success comes to those who seek out help
Writer or editor?
You should try to be both if you can.
Honest writing samples
Is your writing sample truly your writing? You need to be honest with yourself.
All writing is opinion
There's no way to be completely objective when you're writing.
Don’t specialize
It's true that diversification is for idiots to a certain extent.
No shame in the game
You shouldn't shame other people, especially other writers.
Writing all the time
We just don't realize how much time we spend on writing every day.
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.
Hard work
Yes. Writing is difficult, even for experienced writers.