Write What You Know: My Take
Write what you know. If you’ve been writing for any amount of time, you’ve probably stumbled upon this phrase. But what does it really mean? That can vary from author to author, but here’s my take on it… When I first heard write what you know, I was intimidated. What the heck did I know? My life […]
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And thank you for letting me know. I would have been pleased to hear that the post made sense, let alone proved helpful. Woot!Best of luck in your writing endeavors!
I never quite understood how "write what you know" could work in a fantasy setting, but you've truly opened my eyes.
Previous attempts at writing have seen me adopt a detached narrator akin to Feist or Tolkien, but I've never been happy with more than a page or two. Truly putting myself into the shoes of my protagonist has produced an effort so much superior that I am staggered.
Thank you for sharing this, Becca. It has truly inspired me.