Writing Mistakes That Cost Me Years (Dont Do These) @ColleenMStoryteller
Writing Mistakes That Cost Me Years (Dont Do These)  @ColleenMStoryteller
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If you're deep in the writing life, you already know the dedication it takes. What nobody warns you about are the missteps — the ones that don't feel like mistakes at the time, but cost you years.

I've been there. And looking back, there are four pieces of advice I really wish I'd taken sooner.

Some of them are about craft. Some are about your career. At least one might make you a little uncomfortable, and that may be the one you really need to pay attention to.

If even one of these helps you, it'll be worth the next few minutes.

#writingtips #writingadvice #novelwriting

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Writing Mistakes That Cost Me Years (Don't Do These)

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