But its just writing.
It is just a hobby or a job like any other.
questions you always get asked:What do you write?
Do you make any money?
You should write a story about my life?
Ive been a full-time employee of Thought Catalog for four years now.
Ive learned that writing is more like other careers than it is an island unto itself.
Ive compiled all the industry-specific advice (and some favorite quotes!)
Its a writers BFF.
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Learn as many keyboard shortcuts as you might.
Write in Google docs instead of Word.
Dont edit your thoughts as they come out, edit them after youve captured them in their natural state.
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If you like writing, write.
Dont sacrifice your quality of life and your happiness because you want a fantasy.
The best writing will come fromyourvoice.
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Write the way you think // write the way you are.
Just because something is entertaining, doesnt mean its not art or that its not worth creating.
People deserve to have engrossing entertainment created for them.
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Do you know that Danielle Steel has sold over 800millionbooks?
This is because they write things lots of people want to read.
Learn from them and learn how to be happy for them.
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Publications lose money on most freelancers.
Do you like having money?
Do you like not being stressed out all the time?
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People notice that stuff and no one wants to work with someone who makes them feel bad.
Dont shit talk editors, dont shit talk other writers.
When you email a writer or an editor (or anyone), be respectful of their time.
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Dont email someone to ask a question that it’s possible for you to Google the answer to.
Reach out to your favs and ask for help, but be short, reasonable and specific.
when you really mean tell me Im smart and talented and dont need to improve in any way whatsoever.
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Or it could mean that your work isnt good enough yet, but you have time to improve.
Its fun to have toworkat mastery.
Going for a walk outside is the solution to pretty much all writing problems and frustrations.
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If the quality is bad youll still be learning how to do it better.
You learn more from the writing you do than the writing you plan to do.
The more I read, the better I write.Everyone says this because its true.
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All my best work has come after I finished a really good book.
This is how I want to write.
This is close to what I want to say.
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This is what I want to do some day.
I am at home in this persons writing.
(I also think its valuable to keep track of quotes and books thatjust feel like you).
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