Nikky Kaye
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Practice different kinds of writing, from advertising copy and business letters to poems and short stories. In the process you will discover where your aptitude lies.
Don't assume that you will be good at writing what you like to read yourself. You may LOVE reading smutty Twilight fan fiction, but maybe you can't come up with a plot or naturalistic dialogue to save your life. But you have a talent at putting together recipes or home decor strategies! Go with it.
Practice different kinds of writing, from advertising copy and business letters to poems and short stories. In the process you will discover where your aptitude lies.
Don't assume that you will be good at writing what you like to read yourself. You may LOVE reading smutty Twilight fan fiction, but maybe you can't come up with a plot or naturalistic dialogue to save your life. But you have a talent at putting together recipes or home decor strategies! Go with it.
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