Habits create identity.
I started writing online two years ago. I knew nothing about it.
Then, Medium happened, and suddenly, I was learning so much here.
Some of the best writing lessons I’ve learned on Medium are:
- You become a better writer by writing more.
- Habits create identity. Build a writing habit.
- Your stories will be bad at first. Don’t try to make them perfect.
- Focus on quantity; quality will follow.
- Read other people’s work. And then, steal. Steal like an artist. Don’t copy their work; copy their process.
- Build a routine and stick to it.
- A well-written title will have a significant impact.
- Share personal stories.
- Provide value.
- Outline your story before you write the draft.
- Edit your work. Don’t go easy on yourself.
- Read books.
- Do interesting things.
- Collect writing ideas everywhere.
- Give first; ask later.
