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Chevanne Scordinsky's avatar

I’m not new to writing but am new in the sense of publishing work online. I have been fortunate to not envy others like I used to and appreciate their artistry and learn from it instead. I am taking a lot in: how to insert character traits, describing action, tightening dialogue, thinking about the practicality of plot elements… it is all learning and while I like most things I write to someday be in someone’s hands, I understand that writers must “sketch” too. We have to work out elements or try different techniques.

I would say I need to lean more on outlines to help with longer compositions. I tend to want to drive in the dark with headlights to see where things go. But you can write yourself into a corner quickly.

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Nishant Jain's avatar

The most important thing is to write a lot more than you publish. All writing must not be for others, or it will remain shallow and performative. Every writer must have a private narrative that allows their most honest expression to develop.

In an age where our entire lives are on display to others, and often to strangers, it is in fact comforting to think that you could write something, and hit publish, and maybe no one would read it. That is freedom in its own way.

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