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Learn from the pros

Writing tips from authors.

David Gane
David Gane
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Writing can be a daunting task. Thankfully, many authors have shared the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

Here are five links to writing advice from professionals to help you get your work done.


  1. Hopefully, you’ll find something in this list of 281 tips collected by Matt Rudnitsky to guide your writing.
  2. Derek Sivers has a simple suggestion to cut out everything that’s not surprising.
  3. Janet Fitch offers 10 rules for writers.
  4. John August tells you how to write a scene.
  5. And finally, here is a two-part collection (part 1 | part 2) of advice from writing greats.

That’s it! Good luck with the work.

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Co-writer of the Shepherd and Wolfe young adult mysteries, the internationally award-winning series, and teacher of storytelling and screenwriting.

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