0 - The best way to start writing is to let go of any worries or preconceived notions of what you should write and write it.
1 - Critically examine stories you read and experience
2 - A calm, focused mind is the best state to write in, or at least edit
3 - You must take interest in the world around you if you wish for new ideas
4 - Sucess comes when you find a writing system that works for you.
5 - You will always have more to learn, no matter your experience.
6 - Every choice presented in your story must have an equal and opposite reaction.
7 - A character who will stop at nothing to reach their goal will always be more interesting than a character shuffled by the plot around because they have no motivation.
8 - If you have confidence in your work, so will the rest of the world.
9 - Allowing yourself to simply think about your story without distraction is often beneficial.
10 - If the audience is unsure of the ending, they will be more engaged.
11 - The best way to make people hate your main characters is to never make them face negative consequences when they are deserved.
12 - Taking a short break can give you new perspective.
13 - Abandoned or unfinished projects are sad but inevitable.
14 - Most rules have exceptions, there is an art to understanding why their limits
15 - You are in control of what you write, no one else. Not even your characters.
16 - The darkest hour comes right before the dawn, unless you are talking about mental illness.
17 - Sharing a message of hope even when the world is dark will always be in style.
18 - The search for “the one secret to be a bestseller” is an illusion with as much value as rattlesnake oil.
19 - Your passion for your writing will be clearly reflected in the finished product.
20 - Self-deprecation may be relatable, but an honest reflection of your strengths and weaknesses will serve you more in the long term.
21 - Out there, someone will read your story and be inspired.
I did it.