Thread by @getpaidwrite

Everything they taught you about writing in school was wrong.

9 top writers explode the myths to help you write better now 👇

Featuring:
@Julian
@JoshuaLisec
@david_perell
@OneJKMolina
@BrianNiemeier
@BrianNiemeier
@TheBrometheus
@waronweakness
@WritingToRiches

Myth #1: You need your ideas perfected before you write.

Truth from @Julian: The best ideas come AS you write, not before.

https://twitter.com/Julian/status/1347764973674532864?s=20

Myth #2: Great writing comes naturally.

Truth from @david_perell: Great writing requires constant iterative improvement.

https://twitter.com/david_perell/status/1346005237006389248?s=20

Myth #3: The rules don't really matter.

Truth from @TheBrometheus: You can only break the rules when you understand them first.

https://twitter.com/TheBrometheus/status/1341429030264954881?s=20

Myth #4: Complex writing is good writing.

Truth from @waronweakness: Simple writing has the strongest effect.

https://twitter.com/waronweakness/status/1348971330339827713?s=20

Myth #5: Writing long and complex pieces is how you show off your skill.

Truth from @morganhousel: Real skill is communicating the same message in fewer words.

https://twitter.com/morganhousel/status/793104990579617792?s=20

Myth #6: You need to hope writing block doesn't stop you for weeks.

Truth from @BrianNiemeier: If your work is writing, you have to get on and write.

https://twitter.com/BrianNiemeier/status/1280999588170805250?s=20

Myth #7: You have to get an English degree to be a good writer.

Truth from @WritingToRiches: Self-education trumps formal education, every time.

https://twitter.com/WritingToRiches/status/1346060423762735105?s=20

Myth #8: Writing is all about technique.

Truth from @OneJKMolina: Technique matters. But understanding your audience and connecting their humanity matters more.

https://twitter.com/OneJKMolina/status/1291498338089664512?s=20

Myth #9: Passion is all important.

Truth from @JoshuaLisec: What you think about your book matters a lot less than what your potential audience thinks.

(P.s. Check out this the whole thread.)

https://twitter.com/JoshuaLisec/status/1337068937704595456?s=20

If you clicked through to read this thread then credit goes to @LoftedLearning for his excellent advice thread writing advice:

https://twitter.com/LoftedLearning/status/1348637601301999616?s=20

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