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12. Writing is confronting. If the topic itself doesn’t confront you, the mantle of writer or the demands of writing will. Something will be staring you in the face at some point. If you stick with it though, writing can be a great source of personal development and maturity. You may grow into someone you’ve [...]

Part II. About writing…. 8. You need to read (a lot) in order to learn how to write. Books, magazines, newspapers, and blogs provide insights into structure, cadence, language, and dialogue. You’ll get ideas, inspiration, and courage. 9. Weave writing into your life. Take a notebook or journal with you everywhere. Use it standing in [...]

1. You gotta’ really wanna’. Or, it’s better just to forget about it. Quit suffering. Enjoy reading other writers. 2. No one cares whether you write, except you. Period. To stay with it, you have to be passionate – about the writing itself or the project you’re working on. 3. Writing is basically a solitary [...]