If you’re anything like me, you regularly find yourself split between the will to write and the crushing weight of apathy. Writing is not an easy pastime and it’s definitely not an easy career choice. So check out what 10 of the greatest authors of all time had to say about becoming a better writer.
1. Always Have a Notebook Handy
Being a writer means finding inspiration in the world around us. Unfortunately, you never know when that inspiration is going to strike, so it’s helpful to keep a notebook handy.
“Always carry a notebook. And I mean always. The short-term memory only retains information for three minutes; unless it is committed to paper you can lose an idea for ever.”
— Will Self
2. You Can’t Write If You Don’t Read
How can you expect to write the next bestseller if you don’t know what makes a bestseller? It’s…
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