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Writer Life
by Vince
Unconventional writing advice from more than a decade of professional writing experience
Episodes
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Know-nothing writing
You don’t need to be an expert on everything.
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Write by hand
Writing by hand can be a refreshing experience in an increasingly digital world.
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Keep a journal
You need a place to write down your ideas.
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Drawing to write
Instead of creating an outline, why not create a piece of artwork?
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Writing mantras
Give yourself a pep talk
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Write mindset
Can you embrace both the good and the bad?
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Write for free
There's a strategy behind working for free.
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A passion for writing
Happiness and passion aren't synonymous.
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A million drafts
All good writing comes from rewriting.
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Writing is a team sport
No one can succeed without the support of others.
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Nonfiction is fiction
Nonfiction writers and fiction writers draw from the same writing toolbox
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Rules give you freedom
Develop healthy habits to grow your writing career
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Writing book recommendations
What would I recommend?
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Know enough vocabulary
Don't try to be a walking dictionary
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Write like you talk
This advice obviously only works for people who already speak clearly in the first place.
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Writer self-awareness
Just be yourself
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Trust the writing process
Do you know about the 10,000-Hour Rule?
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Basics first
You can't skip steps if you want to get really good at something.
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Take responsibility
Are you trying hard enough? Or are you hardly trying?
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Friends and family
Don't look for advice in the wrong places
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Mentors matter
Success comes to those who seek out help
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Writer or editor?
You should try to be both if you can.
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Honest writing samples
Is your writing sample truly your writing? You need to be honest with yourself.
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All writing is opinion
There's no way to be completely objective when you're writing.
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Don’t specialize
It's true that diversification is for idiots to a certain extent.
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No shame in the game
You shouldn't shame other people, especially other writers.
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Writing all the time
We just don't realize how much time we spend on writing every day.
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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.
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Hard work
Yes. Writing is difficult, even for experienced writers.
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Plans change
Outlines can be helpful in writing as long as you know their limits
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Big words
It's not about using simple words or complicated words. It's about using the right word.
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Cultural context in English writing
People from different cultures will write English differently because they understand the world differently.
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In style
Debates about grammar can be fun, but oftentimes they don't serve a practical purpose.
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Unconventional writing advice from more than a decade of professional writing experience
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