10 Tips For Writers And Creatives
1. Say exactly what you mean. Directness beats politeness.
2. Say it as clearly as possible. Clarity outranks fluff.
3. Write about things that appeal to you. Let someone else write about the boring stuff.
4. Let your ideas dictate the form (long, short, prose, poetry). Rivers don’t flow in straight lines; they follow the terrain.
5. Dialog should sound like real people speaking not grammar snobs showing off.
6. Write only what’s necessary, then trim it down a bit.
7. Read your work out loud and polish the rough parts. There are always rough parts.
8. Find time every day to work on your writing. If you have five minutes, you can accomplish something.
9. If you’re not having fun, you’ve chosen the wrong subject. Choose a better one and start over.
10. Never hesitate. Jot down some words, and things will start to happen.
These ideas can be adapted to any creative pursuit, and to business and academic writing as well. Whether you are a composer or a choreographer, a playwright or photographer, a painter or a pastry chef, the principles of creativity are universal. Focus on what you really want to express and find some time to work on it.
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