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7 Topics to Read About Other than Writing
Because we‘re all guilty of it...
Listen, I get it because I’ve been there.
As a writer, we tend to fall into the trap of reading all about writing and how we can do better. We learn all the basic tips, step up our grammar game, and binge success stories like they’re the latest shows on Netflix (even though we don’t really care about them).
The only problem is you can’t just read about writing if you want to be a good writer — let alone charge people for it. Sure, if you’re a novice and want to improve, reading about writing is step one! Read all about it.
And honestly, it’s a step too many people skip…
But after you've learned the basics — you need to read other topics. Good writing is all about engaging the reader. And the best way to engage your readers is with good stories.
You’re not getting many stories in articles about writing. So, you need to look elsewhere. I find inspiration all over the place! Whether it’s reading articles here on Medium, listening to podcasts, skimming newsletters, or scrolling on Twitter.
Stories are everywhere.
But if you aren’t even reading them in the first place, then your writing really won’t get any better. And so, I present you with my 7…
