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9 Pro-Level Tips That Will Actually Help You Write Better

If you’re a self-taught writer, this is gold

Rick Martinez
5 min readJan 19, 2023
Photo by Semyon Borisov on Unsplash

You may wonder why it’s 9 tips and not some round number like 10 or 15.

Truth is, I had a plethora of tips. But after reading them all, noodling on them for a bit, and then going into edit mode, I realized that I was violating one of the cardinal rules of writing.

That less is more.

But look, writing can be challenging. And, despite what those late-night infomercials tell you, no one-size-fits-all solution will magically make you a better writer. But never fear! I’ve compiled a list of 9 tips that might help you write better.

So grab yourself a cup of coffee and settle in for some serious writing advice — I promise it won’t be boring!

Read, read, and read some more

Picking up a book and diving into another world is always exhilarating; what could be better than taking a break from your own reality and journeying in another?

Reading has so many benefits besides the obvious escape. It enriches our understanding of literature, fuels creativity, can improve our vocabulary, and sharpens our minds. It’s no wonder that people like Mark Twain deemed it “the greatest benefit books…

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Rick Martinez
Rick Martinez

Written by Rick Martinez

💡 Creator: The 7 Day Book Writing Challenge™️ 🏋🏻‍♂️ CrossFitter 📚 Bestselling Author 👊🏼 Helping you write your book WICKED fast www.WriteYourFirstBook.com

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