{"id":1655,"date":"2017-09-11T11:56:44","date_gmt":"2017-09-11T11:56:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writingcheap.com\/blog\/?p=1655"},"modified":"2017-09-15T09:49:51","modified_gmt":"2017-09-15T09:49:51","slug":"bare-truth-you-should-know-this-about-being-a-writer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writingcheap.com\/blog\/bare-truth-you-should-know-this-about-being-a-writer\/","title":{"rendered":"Bare Truth: You Should Know This About Being a Writer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How is it to be a writer? It\u2019s to get up late in the morning, drink coffee with a chocolate croissant, walk in the park with a dog and find inspiration in nature. However, there\u2019s another side of the coin. \u201cBeing a writer\u201d is also to read dozens of books, to have a great memory, to forget about confusion and to work hard, really hard.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writingcheap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/alphabets-2306479_960_720.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1215 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/writingcheap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/alphabets-2306479_960_720.jpg\" alt=\"Bare Truth: You Should Know This About Being a Writer \" width=\"960\" height=\"659\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Decide?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Would you like to become a writer? If yes, you need to know more about this profession. We\u2019ve prepared a list of advantages and disadvantages in the hope that it helps you with your choice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>You have a flexible timetable.<\/em> Since the first grade of school, most people hate to get up early, except morning people, of course. There are days when you feel bound to bed and have no energy to get up at all. Writers can afford such a luxury to get up when they want and work until late night. Also, they have the ability to travel a lot because they don\u2019t need to stay at one place to write. So, if such a freedom captivates you a lot, this is a good idea to become a writer.<\/li>\n<li><em>You improve your memory<\/em>. As writers read a lot, they need to memorize it so that they could use this information in their works. This way, writers train their memory and improve it.<\/li>\n<li><em>You have an opportunity to widen your mental horizons.<\/em> The brain is a lazy thing. When you do the same work every day, your brain switches you to \u201cautopilot\u201d and you don\u2019t think a lot about what you are doing. You do everything automatically. However, this rule doesn\u2019t work when you do something new all the time. Writers have an opportunity to widen their mental horizons because their job is creative and it can\u2019t be done in automatic mode.<\/li>\n<li><em>You become smarter.<\/em> This point is similar to the previous one, but it\u2019s a bit different. This item concerns erudition. Writers need to read a lot, communicate with people of diverse professions and have experiences that are connected to their literary work. Each literary work needs a new package of knowledge. Therefore, writers usually are very smart and live their lives actively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>You don\u2019t have permanent earnings.<\/em> Before selling your writings to a publishing office, you need to convince the editor that you work is worth publishing. If no one wants to publish it, you can feel miserable. Creating literary works is like a lottery \u2014 you never know where, when and how much you\u2019ll win. So, if you don\u2019t have enough savings or don\u2019t have a permanent job, you should think twice before becoming a writer, at least, for now.<\/li>\n<li><em>You need to reread your work all the time to improve it.<\/em> Even if you are fed up with your text, you must reread it to make it perfect. Also, you need to save several drafts of your work so that you can compare them and decide which is better.<\/li>\n<li><em>You need to write without inspiration to meet the deadline.<\/em> When you have the order from a publisher, you need to complete it within the specified deadline. Unfortunately, you can\u2019t be inspired all the time to write day and night. You also need to have rest and you can do this. However, sometimes it\u2019s not enough time to get inspired again. This will definitely reflect on your work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If after reading our list, you still think of being a writer, you should read the next section to find out whether you possess necessary skills for this profession.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Skills for Becoming a Good Writer<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Creativity.<\/strong> This skill concerns your ability to write. Some people call it \u201cinnate talent,\u201d but the reality is that you don\u2019t know what your potential is for certain. Before claiming that you are not able to write at all, you should check this. Try to complete a short story or an essay. Consider that you should make several attempts before giving up your tries. Also, you should know that there are technics for better writing, but we\u2019ll talk about them later.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attentiveness.<\/strong> You need to be very attentive because you\u2019ll have to perceive a lot of information that can be useful for your creation. Also, you need to revise your work frequently and find inconsistencies and other mistakes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-stereotypic thinking.<\/strong> To create a plot that is interesting for people, you should think different. That way, you\u2019ll be able to surprise your readers and keep intrigue till the end. If you want to get rid of stereotypical thinking, you should become a critic. You should always try to find new ideas in old statements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Persistence.<\/strong> As we already mentioned, writers don\u2019t earn money permanently. After several unsuccessful attempts to sell your books, you might stop your tries. Only those who are persistent by nature or are strongly motivated can stand out after failures.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Do you possess some of the listed characteristics? If you are having problems with creativity and non-stereotypic thinking, we\u2019ll be glad to help you. Read the next sections.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writingcheap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/books-1655783_960_720.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1217 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/writingcheap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/books-1655783_960_720.jpg\" alt=\"better writing\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Develop Outside-the-Box Thinking?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip #1: Change your customs from time to time<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t mean dramatic changes like changing a religion or anything of this nature. We are talking about things that you do every day. For example, you can try a new way to a place that you visit often, taste an unusual sort of tea, watch a film in a genre that you usually don\u2019t like, wear unordinary clothes and so on. When you experience new impressions, you think untypically.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip #2: Expand your social circle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many people get used to communicating only with certain groups of people \u2014 their family, school and college friends, neighbours, and colleagues. It\u2019s very difficult for most people to go out of their \u201ccircle,\u201d their \u201ccomfort zone\u201d and talk to other people. Authors write about diverse characters. Therefore, you need to know how different groups of people live. Try to find new acquaintances among people of different professions and social positions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip #3: Keep a diary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you are walking the street, driving a car, or drinking a cup of tea in a cafeteria, you usually think about your life and life in general. Sometimes interesting and untypical thoughts cross your mind, but you don\u2019t memorize them. To avoid this, you should make notes with your ideas from time to time. Also, you need to keep a diary because it will help you to organize your thoughts. When you feel that you have a great mess in your head, just sit down and write. Personal diaries sometimes can even substitute a session with your psychologist.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tips for Better Writing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Thinking the unordinary and writing interestingly are different things. Even if you don\u2019t think inside the box, this doesn\u2019t give you a guarantee that you\u2019ll write well. Therefore, we would like to talk about the ways of better writing apart from non-stereotypic thinking.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Observe other people\u2019s reactions to your words.<\/strong> You need to find out what you are good at. There are basic feelings that you can call to other people. They are sadness, joy, and fear. When you are telling stories to you friends, notice how they react. If you can cause someone\u2019s laughter, you probably should write a comedy. If you can easily move someone\u2019s heart, perhaps you\u2019ll be good at dramas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Try to write in different genres.<\/strong> If you wrote a detective story and other people say that it is literary garbage, you shouldn\u2019t be disappointed. This doesn\u2019t mean that you are an awful writer. Perhaps, you need to try another genre \u2014 for example, comedy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make it your habitude to complete works to the end.<\/strong> As all people of creative professions, writers can be too impulsive now and then. When they don\u2019t like what they\u2019ve written, they are tempted to destroy it. However, it\u2019s not the best decision. You don\u2019t have to publish everything that you write. You just need to practice writing, especially completed works. They can be even very short, but they should contain a completed plot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Asking for Help<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you need more advice on better writing? You can easily find it on our blog. Read the article which is related to this topic \u2014 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/writingcheap.com\/blog\/5-essentials-to-write-better\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Essentials to Write Better<\/a>. Also, you have the ability to apply to our writers if you need to cope with academic tasks. Just fill the form with your requirements and you\u2019ll see how quickly our support team works!<\/p>\n<p>No matter the paper in which discipline you need to complete, our experienced writers will help you. We on the <em><strong>writingcheap<\/strong><\/em> service hire people from different fields so that you have a wide choice. Still hesitating? Don\u2019t! Make an order immediately!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How is it to be a writer? It\u2019s to get up late in the morning, drink coffee with a chocolate croissant, walk in the park with a dog and find inspiration in nature. 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