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No matter what kind of writer you wish to become, follow these tips and you'll reach your goal(s) much quicker.
Tip #1. With whatever type of writing you want to do, level up your knowledge and skills so you reach your goal faster.
For example, if you want to write a novel, be sure you understand the structure of novels and all the components needed for a marketable novel.
Tip #2. It’s easier to stay motivated when you have a clear picture of where you want to be at the end of the process.
Tip #3. It’s okay to have gigantic goals.
As long as you break those goals into small, achievable steps, they are reachable.
Tip #4. It’s okay to slow down your progress as long as you never stop.
Remember, with writing, slow and steady wins the race.
Tip #5. Learn to ignore naysayers.
Once you stop listening to them, your opportunities for growth will skyrocket.
Tip #6. When your work is critiqued (either by your editor, your agent, or your critique group) listen with the intent to understand, not with the intent to reply.
Tip #7. Practice being be bold and confident as a writer.
The more deeply you feel it, the more you will become it.
Tip #8. Recognize your writing weaknesses and your writing strengths.
Make the most of your strengths and work to improve your weaknesses.
Tip #9. Sometimes the best writing opportunities are just outside your comfort zone.
Don’t be afraid to take a chance and write something that seems a bit of a stretch for you.
Tip #10. Celebrate your small successes along the way to your ultimate goal.
You'll stay more motivated to keep moving towards your long-term writing goals this way.
Okay, so start with just one of these tips today and start moving closer to becoming the writer you wish to be.
Try it!
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Suzanne Lieurance is the author of over 40 published books, a freelance writer, and a writing coach at writebythesea.com.
4 comments:
Suzanne, thanks for these tip on helping writers reach their goals of building their writing skills. Number 7 is sometimes a tough one; I think at one time or another we've all felt less bold and confident as a writer. But I like how you say to practice at it.
Suzanne,
What a wonderful series of tips. In particular I like number 9 to stretch as a writer into new opportunities. Often this one is expressed, "When you get a new opportunity, say yes and figure it out along the way--even if you've never done it." Taking this stance can get you in trouble sometimes but often I grow as a writer from these experiences.
Terry
Gigantic goals, huh! Done. Thanks to @terrywhalin, too, for tipping me off to this one! Pun intended.
Best, Carolyn
I Love these tips Suzanne, every one of them! Thank you
"It’s easier to stay motivated when you have a clear picture of where you want to be at the end of the process." Really so!
I also found that with a clear goal, I'd listen but not be deterred or prevented from writing the book for caregivers, it was that important.
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