Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Writing Strategies (part 3)


Treat your writing like an athlete would treat his or her training--do it every day. Whether you're working on writing an epic, award-winning novel or you're just writing a blog post for the day, you need to exercise your writing muscles regularly. I recommend setting aside a specific time period each day to practice writing. Do it like it's your job, even if it isn't and you're not being paid for it. I also recommend reading a lot of other writers. You don't necessarily have to read an entire book-- although that would be ideal--but you can read a variety of writing styles in blog posts, articles, and even free short fiction and non-fiction on various websites. (Some people love to write and put their work online for others to enjoy for free!) It is good practice to sample a variety of writing styles, because it will help you consolidate your own style.

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