Some time ago, I made a list of writing tips that work for me. They may work for you, too. I don’t always follow these guidelines. Still, I try. Enjoy.
- Be clear
- Be obsessed
- Be ruthless
- Be yourself
- Cut the fat
- Don’t bore
- Don’t get cute
- Have fun
- Recruit good beta-readers to read your work. Give them clear and precise instructions on how you’d like them to approach it
- See how other writers write
- Serve the story
- Stand with the pack of writers that form the community to which you belong, but stand apart. Monastic devotion to one’s craft is key
- Write one word at a time
