Myth 1: Writing is easy for some people. Allow me to share a little tidbit with you... that has to be the biggest myth going. I have been writing for sometime and know many other professional writers of various ages and experience, none of whom would tell you that writing is easy. Writing is hard work and there are times when I think it would be easier to perform brain surgery. However experience and practice do make most writing tasks less painful!
Myth 2: Writing requires talent. The truth is talent can certainly help and is what separates the great writers from the good writers. But talent is not enough to make a writer great or even good and is not a necessary requirement to be a good writer. Writing is a skill that can be learned, developed and honed. If you practice your craft, study the writings of others, seek and accept guidance and suggestions....your writing skills will improve and grow. Dedication rather than talent, will more often than not create amazing results.
Myth 3: Writing isn't a useful skill. There simply isn't a profession that does not involve writing. Perhaps the form will vary, but written communication is the cornerstone in every professional field. Your writing ability will often impact landing a job as well as advancing in your career. Today written communication is even more crucial in professional and personal relationships.
Myth 4: You can't make a living as a writer. The truth is that I have never had trouble finding work and today I own my own business because of this flexible and important skill. Not only can you make a living as a writer but writing is an essential tool for just about every career or profession.
Myth 5: Writers block is alive! Now I'm not dismissing the difficulties inherent in dealing with writers block.However I have found that this phenomenon falls into two general groups.
The first group creates their own block by insisting on perfection...the perfect place, mood, or alignment of planets in order to write. This is purely procrastination brought on by fear. One of the many techniques I have learned is the ability to write in almost any condition. Deadlines will teach anyone how to overcome writers block.
The second group has a problem more internal in nature. The problem here is that the story (whether fiction or nonfiction) is not yet finished formulating in their mind. In this case, while the writing may be stalled I don't believe that it is blocked. The writer must listen to that inner voice and respond appropriately. Sometimes the idea needs more time to develope, perhaps more research, more planning is necessary. Once the proper mindset is achieved, the writing will begin to flow again.
Don't allow your writing to fall victim to any of these five myths. I have found that if you simply allow your speech, the verbalizing of the ideas you wish to convey to translate into written form, that most anyone can be an effective writer. Remember, anything you think, do, or say can take written form if you will just visualize it......
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