Writer’s Essentials Kit to Success
Vikrant Shaurya
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Writer’s Essentials Kit to Success is a great tool for anyone who wants to become more efficient at writing. This kit provides you with the tools and strategies necessary to help you write like the pros!
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Finding success in your passion is one of the best, if not?the?best feeling. When you make your hobby your job, it feels like you’re on vacation even while you’re working. So, for a writer, what does it take for one to achieve such goals?
The first?thing that comes to mind is the fact the writer needs to be set up for success. Having the tools needed to get the job done can secure a seat in the ranks of writers with successful careers — a writer’s essential kit.
Working as a writer may seem easy from an outsider’s perspective, but it is quite a bit more complicated. There are certain must-haves that a writer cannot go without.
A Writer’s Essentials Kit is a collection of items that you can use every time you sit down to write as a writer. It’s the perfect companion for an aspiring or practicing writer. The kit will not only make your job easier but will also enhance the quality of the work you produce.
Now with my distraction-free writing kit, you can keep your essentials to a minimum and enjoy the simplicity of focusing on what is in front of you.
So what is a Writer’s Essentials Kit? These are 5 items a writer mustn’t go without.
1. Stationery Kit.
It’s not a one-size-fits-all scenario. Gel pens or colored pencils, paper with or without lines — whatever gets the creative cogs turning. And if you are on the more tech savvy side of things, whip out your trusty laptop or even phone and pull up writing program of choice! Make sure you bring all the items that trigger your creativity with you on trips in case inspiration strikes again!
2. Headphones.
A useful tool to stop the world from invading your mind. It allows you to focus on what is in front of you, while your brain churns out ideas for your writing masterpiece. To play the music that inspires that creative part of your brain, or simple white noise to keep the distracting world out. There is the option of the white noise generator smartphones provides today, but nothing beats the quality or personalization the good ol’ headphones can give you!
3. Coffee and Snacks!
Right, that good old caffeine boost. Keeps you awake, keeps you productive, and most importantly — it’s good for the pictures!
Writing can be a tiring process, but with the right snacks and drinks on hand you’ll have enough energy to create your next bestseller. Coffee is there to boost creativity while healthy food keeps you focused for longer periods of time.
And never forget the most important ingredient, water. A glass of water from time to time will do more than you think, so don’t forget. It’s the basic principle of the body. If you need something to eat, drink the water first and the food will be a lot more satisfying!
4. A Comfortable Chair.
This may come as a bit of a no-brainer but think about it. Should you be sitting down on an uncomfortable chair for 30 minutes straight while writing down your ideas, would your back not ache? It’s important to take care of one’s body in order to be at your creative peak.
5. Dictionary and Thesaurus.
These two are helpful tools that will allow you to broaden your language, your writing You know that feeling of writing a paragraph and realizing every sentence is the same? Well, you’re not alone. But with these two tools it’s easy to break out of your rut. Repetitive language can be frustrating for readers, but accurate words are helpful when writing.
Now that you have all these essential tools for writing, that doesn’t necessarily mean you will be able to create a masterpiece right off the bat. So what exactly makes a writer successful?
What Makes a Writer Successful?
1. A Passion for Writing.
What is a showpiece without pride in it? What is a project without the passion nor the drive to back it up? Of course, this goes without saying. Passion and determination mean quite a bit in this business. So bring it with you when you start your journey.
Your success depends on the amount of passion you’re willing to put into the craft. But passion also helps you when the going gets tough. These are the ups and downs you’ll have to endure from the time you start writing until the day of publication.
There’s a lot that goes into making it as a writer, but the most important asset is your drive to write. So get up there, raise the flag and show the world what you’re made of!
2. The Desire to Learn and Evolve.
Writing isn’t just a slow forward process. It is moving forward, yes, but the writers also learn and evolve along with their procedure, experimenting with their writing styles and techniques. The process becomes a rollercoaster of newfound writing methods and mannerisms. It’s all in the desire to evolve.
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A writer’s mind is the most important tool one can have! A good writer needs an open perspective that allows them to become a sponge, soaking in their surroundings and letting ideas flow out onto paper. One must be able to listen from afar or observe silence up close; writing requires movement of both body and soul.
3. A wide and varied range of interests, in addition to writing.
It takes real-life experiences and real-life interests to have good inspirations to act as the foundation for whatever it is the writer is writing about. So it is important to have a life that allows you to gain moments of clarity and innovation that then can be written on a piece of paper.
The majority of writers in the past had a wide range of interests that allowed them to broaden their writing capabilities. A reader who is of the same origin as a writer can better understand and relate to an author’s work.
If the author writes about an area that the readers themselves are not familiar with, the work loses its uniqueness and the difference between the reader’s life and the author’s life becomes more apparent.
4. Tenacity to persevere through difficult times.
Right from the start, you have to be disciplined about your craft. There’s no way around the practice time. Even the most famous writers out there have practiced the art of writing since the day they started their journey, so don’t think it will come easy.
However, there will be times where it gets tiring when your hobby suddenly feels like a burden and overbearing work and no longer so fun. Writers should have the determination to hold strong against these difficult time in their careers.
Now that you are aware of all these things, does it still seem like something that interests you? Something that you would want to work and figure out because it is something you are passionate about?
If so, follow these 5 steps in order to build your Writer’s Essentials Kit.
Step 1: Find Opportunities to Learn.
If you have an opportunity to learn, don’t waste it. Read a book, research, attend conferences or workshops, and take classes from experts. Never give up an opportunity to learn something new.
As you start to write more, the difficulty of your writing will increase. This is normal as there are so many things that you need to learn and perfect in order for it be successful. With a little practice and persistence no matter what, everything should come together nicely with time!
The internet is full of information; it’s something that you definitely wouldn’t want to miss out on. Search and find articles to learn more about different genres and/or writing styles that will serve you well in your endeavors.
Step 2: Read About a Variety of Topics and Find a Specialty or Genre You Love.
Find something you can be passionate about, that you can stand by for a long time. Find something that you can create another thing out of, be flexible, and be creative. It could be the topic, the subject matter of the writing, or the perspective the writer puts on the story.
Keep reading and you will find something that will catch your attention for a long time.
Do the research on the information you have gathered and polish the work. Is the perspective thorough? Are the details correct? Is the topic important or compelling enough to look into further?The most inspiring topic is a personal one. This can be the way you talk to people every day, how your favorite books and movies inspire you, or even what kind of conversations make an impact on your life.
Think about the personalities of the writers whose work has inspired you the most and think about how they tell their stories. The straightforward style is great for the straight-to-the point topics, and the whimsical one works well with pie in the sky. The dry wit seems fitting to deliver poignant and thoughtful messages.
Step 3: Mix Up Your Routine.
Try something different sometimes, have new experiences and try out new things to give you inspiration, and have new feelings and memories that you can then use as useful tools in the writing process.
If you’re a writer, join writing clubs and groups to practice your craft with other writers who share unique perspectives on things.
Set the Example and the Expectations for Yourself that are the Most Inspiring to Go By.
Make your own rules and guidelines when you write, whether it’s the time you spend at the computer or the topic you choose to work on.
You can follow someone else’s writing style or make your own guidelines for how you want to write. A guide to what works and doesn’t work on paper is the best way to go. This allows your ideas and voice come through more clearly when writing.
Step 4: Be Yourself.
Writing is not only a melding of many parts, but also where life meets art and vice versa. Passionate writers never let money stop them from following their dreams.
If writers are their own harshest critics, then the best part about the life of a writer is the knowledge that you can always do better the next day. You will never have the last word on your writing because every sentence and word you write is an evolution of that story.
Writing the stories that you’re the most passionate about is the best way to shape yourself as the writer you want to be.
That’s what makes a Writer’s Essential Kit, and that is why it is pertinent to any writer striving for success. The all-important tool set any writer needs in order to thrive in their chosen path. Now that you know what they are, allow yourself to work comfortably with all your essentials by your side. And create a masterpiece or read my previous blog?The 7 Steps to Writing a Book That Sells: A Guide for Authors, Entrepreneurs, and Thought Leaders?for more information on how I use them?or visit?BestsellingBook.com
Maybe the real secret to success in being a writer is just getting started — and then letting the story unfold from there. So closet-writer, take the plunge into the world of publishing and start your own successful career as a writer today!