Never Stop Learning (Monday Inspiration)

Don’t just “write what you know.”

Learn about what you don’t know. Question your own understanding of the universe and the systems that have given you the life you lead. Ask yourself what you can learn about the world that will change that perspective.

Then add what you’ve learn to your story.

It is not your place to tell the stories of others, but it is your job to make your writing as beautifully rich and diverse as this world is.



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  • Top tips for decribing your characters
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    First drafts are fickle creatures. They are hastily thrown together (especially if you are a “gardener” writer like myself) and need work to form the story that you see in your mind’s eye. Editing your first draft can feel like climbing a mountain without a guidebook – there is simply so much to fix, and … More Editing a First Draft – Top Tips

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