The 4 Truths Every Writer Needs to Hear
Clarity. Purpose. Patience. Love. (Four truths for your writing life.)
Every once in a while, I come across advice that feels so simple, yet so right, I can’t help but share it. Recently, I read a post from a fiction editor who’s worked with bestselling indie and traditional authors, and her four reminders for writers hit the nail on the head.
Here’s what she said (and what I’d add):
- Clarity matters.
In genre, in theme, in purpose, in all of it. Readers should always know what kind of book they’re in, whose story it is, what’s at stake, and what emotional promise you’re making to them. If it’s fuzzy in your head, it’ll be foggy on the page.
Takeaway: Before you start writing, write down your story’s “about” in one clear sentence. If you can’t, you don’t know it well enough yet. - Every word should serve a purpose.
This isn’t about trimming fat—it’s about intention. Dialogue should reveal something. Description should set a mood. Action should move the story forward.
Takeaway: If a sentence doesn’t serve your story, it’s serving your ego. - Slow down and enjoy the journey.
Every story takes more than one draft. Whether you’re publishing traditionally or independently, the road to “ready” takes time.
Takeaway: Your first draft isn’t the book—it’s the map that helps you find it. - Write what you love.
If you don’t love it, you’ll burn out. Readers can tell when you’ve stopped having fun.
Takeaway: Passion shows up on the page. So does apathy.
Each of these reminders points to the same truth: great writing comes from clarity, care, and conviction.
Keep showing up. Keep refining. And don’t forget to love the story you’re telling.
P.S. Which of these four do you need the most right now? Send me an email and tell me.
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