Good writing doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It happens in the presence of experience, both good and bad. It happens because of curiosity.
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Ask for Directions
It’s okay if you don’t know which way to go. You can always ask for directions. – Write Right
When you don’t know what to do with your work, ask for directions. You don’t have to have all the answers. No one ever said a piece of fiction or a painting had to come out perfectly formed.
How to be a Better Writer: Get a Running Partner
Running by yourself has its benefits. You can think about things. You work through a troublesome spot in your novel or poem. You connect all four of the books you’re reading, including Dracula and Writing Down the Bones.
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Limber Up
Some days, you just have to limber up and get to work on your big project. – Write Right
The secret to accomplishing big projects is simple: limber up. Be faithful with the small projects. Do them to the best of your ability.
Get Outside the House
Get outside the house and do something. Walk the dog, visit a neighbor, stroll around the neighborhood. — Write Right