If I were going to pick one skill to master as a writer first, it would be how to get the words down even when you don’t think you’re good enough, you’re not in the mood, you don’t deserve it, etc.
If I were going to pick two, it would be that one and writing quickly.
Then again, my theory is always to burn through mistakes as quickly as possible.
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If you liked this post, I recommend Rachel Aaron’s 2K to 10K: Writing Faster, Writing Better, and Writing More of What You Love.