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How to Become a Better Writer: The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Voice
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There’s no shortage of advice on how to become a better writer online.
How do you know which pieces of advice to trust and which ones to ignore?
How do you know if you have the talent it takes to be successful?
Is there a way to see the future and know exactly which steps to take?
No.
But that’s the best part of the process. If you knew exactly how to be successful beforehand, the process wouldn’t be any fun. You think you want the easiest possible path, but you won’t appreciate writing until you struggle to get better at it.
Why trust me? While I’m not an infallible expert at the craft, I’ve had a little bit of success in my writing career. From publishing three books to becoming one of the top writers on Medium, to building an audience of millions per year, I’ve collected useful strategies on how to become a better writer.
Let’s take a look at some of my favorites.