34 rules for writing

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writingA real writer writes frequently, whether or not he feels like it.

A real writer edits his work.

A real writer has something to say.

A real writer knows he has far to go in his craft.

A real writer doesn’t talk down to his audience.

A real writer takes chances.

A real writer isn’t in love with the sound of his own voice.

A real writer is honest to a fault.

A real writer rewrites.

A real writer shares without expectations.

A real writer embraces feedback and criticism.

A real writer can breathe new life into old ideas, old forms, old stories.

A real writer is humble.

A real writer is proud of his craft.

A real writer embraces and communicates conflicting concepts.

A real writer is almost never satisfied.

A real writer is original.

A real writer is shameless.

A real writer believes in his message.

A real writer is vital.

A real writer is relevant.

A real writer speaks freely.

A real writer offers no excuses.

A real writer reads.

A real writer does.

A real writer is succinct.

A real writer makes it look easy.

A real writer loves words.

A real writer uses a dictionary and a thesaurus.

A real writer breaks rules.

A real writer makes stuff up.

A real writer tells it like it is.

A real writer is full of ideas.

A real writer writes.

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