Writing Tips

Here are a dozen basic writing tips that Gary encourages you to try. There’s no one size fits all, but try to stick to the majority of these. Sign up to a mentoring programme with Gary to improve your writing by contacting him here

12 WRITING TIPS

  1. Make sure you’re comfortable and familiar with the laptop or computer you are writing on Keyboards are important. You don’t want to be awkward and back spacing too many times to correct spelling
  2. Focus on what you’re writing – avoid distractions, like your phone
  3. Make your surroundings conducive to being able to concentrate
  4. Don’t word count. Write until you have explored your thoughts and then count the words. Often you will be able to guess how many you’ve done. And if you’re finished, don’t overwrite
  5. Don’t be offended if someone wants to edit your copy
  6. Try to not start too many paragraphs with the same word
  7. Try to not start your stories or blogs with the same word
  8. Don’t write when you’re tired
  9. Don’t go near Google until you’re in a rhythm
  10. Experiment by writing as you would speak. It has to be you, not an alter ego
  11. If you don’t “feel it”, close the laptop or computer. Go for a walk.
  12. Don’t force it. It will save you time