Posts Tagged ‘what to write about’
What Writers Sacrifice When They Follow Trends
I’ve noticed something over the years about some of the writers who get a lot of reads: They find a topic they can spin from a lot of angles as small new developments continue to come in. It’s often a topic that people are emotionally invested in or can learn from in some way. I’ve…
Read MoreWriting About Tough Stuff Gets People Uncomfortable. Do It, Anyway
Sometimes, others might get uncomfortable if you write about certain truths or topics. In this video, I explain why you need to write about that tough stuff, anyway. Watch/Subscribe:https://youtu.be/bzrYDPZAjEk When I first started as a writer, I just wanted to tell good stories. But over time (and many, many filled journals), I’ve learned how powerful…
Read MoreCritical Things You Should Be Writing (But Probably Aren’t)
As the world grows more commercial, there’s an increasing tendency to label only certain types of writing as valuable: People encourage others to write books nearly as a right of passage. Professionals apparently aren’t professional at all unless they publish papers or articles. News headlines still capture our attention. No one wants to be without…
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