’Nathan Burgoine on Nostr: #writerscoffeeclub Nov 1 - What's the best writing advice you've heard or read? ...
#writerscoffeeclub Nov 1 - What's the best writing advice you've heard or read?
Anyone who gives you advice starting with "all writers" (be it "all true writers..." or "you're not a true writer unless..." or "real writers..." or "any writer worth their salt..." or any variation thereof) is wrong. There is a writer out there doing it without following that rule, and doing it well.
Doesn't mean there might not be useful advice in there, but if it doesn't work for you? Don't do it.
Anyone who gives you advice starting with "all writers" (be it "all true writers..." or "you're not a true writer unless..." or "real writers..." or "any writer worth their salt..." or any variation thereof) is wrong. There is a writer out there doing it without following that rule, and doing it well.
Doesn't mean there might not be useful advice in there, but if it doesn't work for you? Don't do it.