Miranda Dickinson’s Writers Tip

Writing! I’ve met so many aspiring writers who feel frustrated because they read lots of books about how to write and go on countless writing weekends and conferences but come away with conflicting advice that makes them doubt their own ability. Truly, there are no quick fixes to being a writer: it’s a lifelong apprenticeship and the only way to become a better writer is to do it. Don’t worry about whether you’re a meticulous plotter or a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants adventurer; if you write 2,000 words a day or only write when you’re inspired; if you write about what you know or dream about things you don’t: there really is no right or wrong way to do it. Just find out what works best for you and learn how to do it better by doing it! Most of all, write because you love it: that has to be at the heart of everything to keep you going
Miranda Dickinson