Ellis Michaels
Write. Then, when you're done writing, write some more. Oh, I forgot to mention: Before you write, make sure you do some writing.
If you want to be a writer, you have to write. It's really that simple. Sit down every (or almost every) day and write. Have a word count goal and don't go anywhere until you hit your goal. Me? I write 2,000 words minimum, five days a week. Most days I go way over that but some days it's hard and it takes me hours to come up with those 2k words. But I do it five days a week, no matter what.
If you want to be a writer, you have to write a lot. If you want to be a GOOD writer, you also have to read a lot and constantly be improving your craft. Network with other writers, read books about the craft of writing, read books in a variety of genres/styles, and always keep improving.
Oh, one last thing: WRITE!
If you want to be a writer, you have to write. It's really that simple. Sit down every (or almost every) day and write. Have a word count goal and don't go anywhere until you hit your goal. Me? I write 2,000 words minimum, five days a week. Most days I go way over that but some days it's hard and it takes me hours to come up with those 2k words. But I do it five days a week, no matter what.
If you want to be a writer, you have to write a lot. If you want to be a GOOD writer, you also have to read a lot and constantly be improving your craft. Network with other writers, read books about the craft of writing, read books in a variety of genres/styles, and always keep improving.
Oh, one last thing: WRITE!
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