There's so much writing advice out there it can be hard to sift through at first, so if you're a new writer, here are 11 tips to help you get started with your writing journey!
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Write what you want to write
1:27 - Experiment
1:50 - Study publishing
2:24 - Find trusted readers to get feedback from
3:10 - Read often and critically
3:44 - Set personal growth goals, not productivity goals
4:55 - Learn to finish a project
5:44 - Don't compare your work to published authors'
6:24 - Find a specific story to tell
7:12 - Balance craft and confidence
8:10 - Start submitting
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