Hi everyone! I hope you're all well. Today, I’m exploring some more of those pesky writing myths that need to be put to rest once and for all. Whether you’re a seasoned wordsmith or someone staring at a blank page wondering why you decided to write anything in the first place, this one’s for you. So, here are: 5 More Writing Myths You Need to Stop Believing Myth 1 - All First Drafts Should Be PolishedHere’s a secret no one tells you in those shiny Instagram posts about writing spaces and #WritingCommunity hashtags: first drafts are ugly.

Hi everyone! I hope you're all well. I’m back again today to dispel a few more writing myths. If you've spent any time in writing groups, online forums—or even just scrolling through #writingcommunity hashtags—you've probably encountered advice that sounds solid. But not all common writing wisdom is... well, wise. In fact, some of it, as I mentioned in my previous posts, is more myth than truth—and clinging to these myths can actually stunt your growth as a writer. So let’s get to it with: 5 Further Writing Myths You Need to Stop Believing…

Hi everyone! I hope you're all well. Today, I’m going to be busting some writing myths for you so that you don’t end up believing a load of old nonsense for years like I did. 5 Writing Myths You Need to Stop Believing Writing is one of those activities that invites unsolicited advice, isn't it? I’m doing it right now, although if you’re here, hopefully, it’s because you trust the advice and information I give. But here’s the thing about a lot of advice out there: much of it is outdated, overly rigid, or just plain wrong.

Hi everyone! I hope you're all well. Today, I’m exploring the age-old myth of the "overnight success". The Myth of Overnight Success in Writing When we hear about our favourite authors—or even just successful writers we admire from afar—the tales of their success can often feel like a fairy tale. You know the ones: “This author wrote their debut novel in just three months and sold it to a top publisher for a six-figure advance.” It’s tempting to assume their success was instantaneous or that they stumbled upon a magical formula to make it happen.