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Super-Useful Writing Tips from Real-Life Full-Time Writers (Maybe You’ll Find They Help You Excel)
Let those writers who’ve trodden the boards before you help you get it right
Every writer has to start somewhere, not only on the page but with their life as a writer. Some take small steps. They inch their way to full-time writer status.
Others jump in at the deep end: They take the plunge, quitting their nine-to-five in favor of a writing career. And somewhere between the two, other writers tap away at a writer’s existence between chores and part-time jobs.
All, however, can offer wisdom when they get to the point they call themselves full-time writers. They’ve trodden the boards before you. Here’s some of their best advice.
Be a conduit
Writer and stay-at-home dad Carlos Cooper makes a living from his work. But, he underwent many writing-based life lessons to get there. One of his suggestions stands out for its wisdom. Carlos says, “the story isn’t mine. I’m just the conduit.”
His point can reduce your struggle when you strive to summon a story or topic to write about. It works on the premise all tales already exist. You just have to let them flow.
