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22 Lessons from Stephen King on How to Be a Great Writer-Part 2

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In this episode of Write Pack Radio, the Write Pack explores Stephen King’s lessons on writing.

The link to the list that is being discussed: http://www.businessinsider.com/stephen-king-on-how-to-write-2014-7

In this part, we discuss the following:

12. Tell stories about what people actually do.

13. Take risks; don't play it safe.

14. Realize that you don't need drugs to be a good writer.

15. Don't try to steal someone else's voice.

16. Understand that writing is a form of telepathy.                                          

17. Take your writing seriously.

18. Write every single day.

19. Finish your first draft in three months.

20. When you're finished writing, take a long step back.

21. Have the guts to cut.

22. Stay married, be healthy, and live a good life.

 

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