Writing Advice That No One Wants To Hear
Great writing advice, with just the right amount of sass :)
Originally posted on Lorna George:
Personally I’m of the opinion that in writing, as in life, you are more likely to catch flies with honey than vinegar. I would always rather encourage someone than criticise them, highlight the good bits than the bad, point out strengths rather than weaknesses. I’ve also been of the opinion that I’m not all that qualified to offer up advice, simply because I’m learning as I go.
That said, even I can get annoyed sometimes when people insinuate that my job is easy, or that I somehow haven’t earned the place I’m at in my life. I know a lot of would-be writers, and I know a lot of would-be writers who act like it’s a fluke that I’ve come this far. As though I haven’t clawed my way to this point over the past few years, like I don’t know what I’m talking about because I’m mostly self taught, or…
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