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How to Stand Out as a Writer
Obsess over storytelling.
The more I write, the more I realize the power of storytelling.
I also realize that the most prolific writers aren’t the best writers. The most disciplined writers are the best. When you have the discipline to continue beyond frustration and failure, you have the discipline to succeed.
This is something I’m learning to do as a writer. I know I’m far from perfect, but I’m slowly learning what it takes to stand out as a writer.
Obsess Over Your Craft
Storytelling is a craft.
Like any craft, you have to obsess over the details. Bobby Knight obsessed over his ability to coach basketball. He studied the greatest minds. And he became one of the greatest basketball coaches in college.
Storytelling is about characters, plot, motivation, and more. It doesn’t need to be a fairy tale, it just needs to be interesting. Capture the attention of your reader.
Discipline Over Talent
My favorite thing about writing is that it takes discipline.
I love that writing is about discipline because it means every one of us has a fighting chance. We can either write or we can play on our phones. It’s not about innate…
