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This may take months or years. But if you keep showing up, keep practicing and doing the work of a professional, you’ll find it.
Jeff Goins • You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)
His work is ripped apart and he leaves, devastated. If you know the fundamentals of writing practice and have been doing them, you have something to stand on. No one can knock you over. This is true confidence. Even if someone criticizes your work, you can go home with a trust in your experience and your mind. You can begin again and again with the
... See moreNatalie Goldberg • Wild Mind: Living the Writer's Life
“Deliberate practice” is a step above “purposeful practice.” Purposeful practice is about picking one thing to work on based on your own perceived weakness. Deliberate practice is about knowing the full map of a craft, pursuing all ends at once, and following the guidance of an expert.
I’ve been recommended to check out the book Peak, on athletic pe
... See moreis a simple strategy: start writing. Share your experiences, expertise, knowledge, wins, and perhaps equally
Rob Fitzpatrick • Write Useful Books: A modern approach to designing and refining recommendable nonfiction
Practicing In Public is what separates aspiring writers from professional writers. In life, a lot of people talk about doing the thing they want to do. They talk and they imagine and they brainstorm and they keep their work hidden and all the while, they convince themselves what they’re doing is brilliant.
Nicolas Cole • The Art and Business of Online Writing: How to Beat the Game of Capturing and Keeping Attention
Continue creating great work worth talking about. Show up day after day, making promises and delivering on them consistently over time.
Jeff Goins • You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)
