Over the past year we’ve talked about where story ideas come from, letting your book cook, dialogue, and how no one cares about your story. There’s one piece of advice that stands above the rest, which is why I’ve saved it for the last post.
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You don't need permission. [51/52]
Whose permission are you waiting for? A parent? A spouse? A teacher? An agent? If you’re seeking permission from one person, you have to realize there are 100 others who wouldn’t approve. So, what do you so?
Read MoreRead Poetry. [50/52]
Ever since I started reading seriously, in the last ten years or so, I’ve been interested in poetry. I love the way every word has to be perfect. I love that it has so many different uses. But, I often found it to be mostly inaccessible.
Read MoreWrite with Confidence. [49/52]
I love encouraging writers, especially those just getting started. One of the most common roadblocks I hear from new authors comes from a lack of confidence.
Read MoreYour writing community. [39/52]
One of the most valuable things you can do as an author is to surround yourself with creative people.
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