Talent vs. learning: do you have to be born with a genius for writing? Do you need some crucial chromosomal heritage from brilliant parents? Or maybe just a happy coincidence of the right mental wiring? If the answer to these questions is “yes,” then it would seem only the prodigies among us are going to […]
January 24, 2011 by 4 Comments Writing LifeThe 3 Traits of a Successful Writer
Writers come in all shapes and sizes, from all personal backgrounds, all walks of life, all cultures and countries. We’re a varied bunch, but we all have something in common. In order to make it past first base in this business, all writers must possess three traits. These traits are non-negotiable. So what are these […]
May 9, 2010 by 39 Comments Writing InspirationImprove Yourself, Improve Your Writing
In a market as competitive as the writing world, we’re all striving to be the best writers we can be. But would you be surprised if I told you the only way to improve your writing is to be a better person? Remember all those admirable self-improvement goals that always end up on your resolution list? […]
