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Reading improves our facility with words. And since words are a writer’s means of expression, is it any wonder that reading is a must for writers if they are to become great? Let’s explore the reading and writing relationship.

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As a writer, there will be times where you will also need to jumpstart the writing process. Here are some Stephen King quotes on writing to get you started.

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A professional writer is an amateur who didn’t quit.

Richard Bach (via writingdotcoffee)

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Whether you are just starting out as a writer or you are a seasoned pro, it is still important that you set goals for yourself and have a strategy to achieve them. This article will give you the right strategy to achieve your writing goals.

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I finished the book to my own satisfaction, so if people want to rag on me, that’s kind of their business. The only thing I’m actually in control of is what’s in the book.

Audrey Niffenegger (via writingdotcoffee)

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The English language is an arsenal of weapons. If you are going to brandish them without checking to see whether or not they are loaded, you must expect to have them explode in your face from time to time.

Stephen Fry (via writingdotcoffee)

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The English language is an arsenal of weapons. If you are going to brandish them without checking to see whether or not they are loaded, you must expect to have them explode in your face from time to time.

Stephen Fry (via writingdotcoffee)

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I am a writing genius who totally planned this

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Writing is a very multi-faceted endeavor, and you will need to be as efficient as possible. Using the comma is particularly important, because it has so many functions. With these tips, you’ll be able to use the comma in the most effective way possible.

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Close the door. Write with no one looking over your shoulder. Don’t try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say. It’s the one and only thing you have to offer.

Barbara Kingsolver (via writingdotcoffee)

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Writing truly great work could be tricky because there are so many factors involved. An essential factor is the place that you are living in. While you could write great work anywhere, you will have a better chance of writing great work if you live in these cities.

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Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.

Anne Rice (via writingdotcoffee)

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Impostor Syndrome can be a major obstacle in your writing career. Some of the more severe conditions may even have the writer think that he or she is just impersonating a successful writer, and that any fame or success is undeserved. This is a big blow to any writer. If you are such a writer, you will need to find ways to cope.

Here are some great quotes that will help you fight against the impostor syndrome as a writer.