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The Underrated Benefits of Writing What You Know
And one tiny downside
Writing what you know is the easiest thing you can do as a writer.
Whatever your background, wherever you live, and however your journey in life has gone, you know something valuable. And we’re not even talking about what you learned in school, your work, or your career experiences.
Adding those pieces to the equation will equip you with a wealth of writing ideas on what you know. And there’s no stopping you if you pull out that list and start crafting drafts about the bits of experience you’ve collected.
When you write what you know, you become an almost unstoppable writer. Too often, many writers want to write about what everyone else does. Never mind that some of that may not come naturally.
But what if everyone found a base writing what they know?
The words flow better when you write what you know
Want to embrace athletic efficiency as a writer? It starts with writing what you know. Want to produce your best work from the depth of your heart? Write what you know, what you’re the most familiar with.
Want to have fun writing? You stand a much better chance by writing what you know.
