If you wish to become a better writer, you have to work on your craft. You also have to be humble. Yes, you should take pride in your work and be confident in your abilities as a writer, but you must still be humble. You must be teachable.
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Do You Have a Writing Practice?
Most of my writing, with the exception of my poetry, occurs in the morning. It’s when my mind makes better connections. The words come more easily and aren’t weighted with the cares of the day.
How to Become a Better Writer: Quit Writing
Before you throw a tizzy fit, please listen: you are not going to become a better writer simply by continuing to write. It just isn’t going to happen. It’s like hoping you’re going to be chosen for the all-star basketball team even though your aim is all wrong and you refuse to listen to the coaches and other players who could help you improve your game. If you don’t listen to those people, it doesn’t matter how many times you shoot the basketball. You’re never going to make more than a few baskets.
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It’s Time for a New eBook
I’ve been threatening to write a new eBook for months, and I’ve finally gone and done it. The subject? Punctuation. Title? Perfect Punctuation. It’s an ironic title; even I don’t use punctuation perfectly despite the “Write Right” moniker. In addition, the eBook isn’t the end-all, be-all resource when it comes to punctuation. It’s more of a primer to be accessed when writing a blog post, white paper, or other content.