How to Become a Kick-Ass Writer

So here I am poking around Writer's Digest and I find this great article about being a writer.

Chuck Wendig writes a blog about being a writer. Writer's Digest gives us some of his tips. They are anywhere from scary to hysterical.

Scary: "Be ripped apart by other writers".... Yes, this one is scary! It's hard to stick your neck out there only to have it slashed especially with a piece that you love. This is the hardest one for me.

Hysterical: "Do not defile the penmonkey temple".... Chuck is essentially telling us that heroin is not a breakfast food and to treat ourselves better than a "urinal in a Wendy's bathroom". He's right, but the way he says it freakin awesome.

What did I learn? I need to challenge myself, or as Chuck calls it, make myself a gauntlet. Start writing things I don't normally write. Start meeting small challenges (see his suggestions at the link below). This could be really cool.

How to Become a Kick-Ass Writer

Enjoy! Read often!