We are writers, and we never ask one another where we get our ideas: we know we don't know
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Stephen King’s On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft blends personal anecdotes with practical advice to inspire writers. Emphasizing discipline, clarity, and the importance of reading, King offers insights into the art and mechanics of storytelling. His candid reflections highlight perseverance, making this an essential guide for aspiring and seasoned writers alike.
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Perfectionism
We freeze up when it’s time to get started because we know that our ideas aren’t perfect and what we produce might not be any good.
But you can never produce something great if you don't get started and give your ideas time to evolve.
There's no one "right" way to write
Some writers plan first. Other writers just jump in and wing it. Some writers are in-between planning and winging it.
You don't need to know which kind of writer you are when you're starting out. Just try something and see what works for you.
Unconscious Incompetence
Stage One of this learning model is Unconscious Incompetence, where you are clueless and overwhelmed and don't know why.
In this stage: You don't know what you don't know.
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