The 10 Commandments of a Serious Writer
So far I've talked a lot about goals. The 10 Commandments of a Serious Writer are rules which every writer should remember. These rules, if followed, will allow you to reach your goals much more easily. But it's not just for your current goals-these rules will help you throughout your whole writing life. 1. I Shall Write Writing is obviously the most important part of being a writer. This commandment is about writing regularly and writing the best that you can. It's about butt in chair. 2. I Shall Read It's not just important for writers to write, it's also important for writers to read, and not just in their genre. Reading not only expands the mind but it allows you to analyze other writers' technique and to learn from…