Good Advice - Part 2

My year begins with renewed projects and also with the joy of celebrating life!

I always planned so many things, and life kept planning others. It ended up being a mishmash of what I wanted and what I never imagined. I like it.

Today I share the second part of my good advice on writing. This is because I've reached maturity and I want many people I love to walk with me, by my side. I want utopia to come true: that of holding hands and walking together, on a dirt road, with the sun overhead and in front of us, a road without barriers or potholes. It might even have some flowers and a barking dog.

1. Experimentation

Don't be afraid to experiment with new writing styles. Explore different mediums and literary genres. The more you master the mechanics of writing, the more you'll master the word. Fearlessly embrace the trial-and-error formula to get things right.

2. Disposition

Take care of your mental and physical health to have the energy writing requires. Thinking consumes our energy, and our bodies need to be in good shape to sustain the creative process so necessary for this work.

3. Reread and Review

Read your texts aloud, reread them, and let others you trust read them. If necessary, hire a professional. A multifaceted and dedicated perspective improves your writing.

4. Planning

Don't expect immediate income. Study, focus on your projects, do good work, and plan your finances to invest in your literary career strategically and with your feet on the ground.

5. Practice and Consistency

The more and more consistently you write, the more your words are honed and the greater your mastery of your craft. Write a little every day, slowly but surely.

6. Hold Hands

Writing doesn't have to be a solitary act. That's a lie the classics sold us so well. Join groups, writing collectives, discussion chats, book clubs, courses... Being with your peers nourishes and strengthens. Together, we go further, even if it's slower.

7. References

Everything we do and write is connected to our references and repertoire. Nothing is created from scratch. We're not reinventing the wheel. So choose what guides and inspires you with care and attention, without ever losing sight of your identity.

8. Material

It could be notebooks all over the house, pencil cases, a computer, a laptop, a voice recorder, a notepad—it doesn't matter. The materials need to be at hand when the idea strikes, otherwise it slips away.

9. Self-confidence

We're not racing or competing to see who writes or publishes the most. Don't worry about your performance compared to other authors, relying on comparisons. There's room for everyone, and readers for every book.

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