In fact, there is an entire industry devoted to teaching people how to write. Which is all good, except that it can be very confusing at times.

If you read, watch, or listen to enough writing teachers, you will end up feeling paralyzed because you don’t know what to do. This expert says to do it one way, another one says something different, and five other experts give completely different advice.

The truth is that there are a million ways to do just about anything in the writing world. If one of your heroes or mentors says there is only one way to accomplish your goal, proceed with caution.

The key is to figure out your next step, then take action. It’s always better to take imperfect action and make some progress than it is to have a perfect plan in your head but never do anything. That is a great way to stay stuck.

Carl Sandburg once said, “Beware of advice—even this.” So when you hear advice about writing, including what I’m sharing right now, don’t take it as gospel. But the one thing you DO need to take is the next step toward your writing goal, whatever that may be.

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Are you wondering what to write about? Look no further than your own skills and talents. Another way of saying this is, “What comes easy to you?” What seems obvious? What could you do in your sleep and still be better than 99% of people?

Those are the things you should be writing about.

When something comes easy to you, it may seem like it’s easy for everyone else. Not true. What is easy for you is hard for a lot of other people.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said, “Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think.” Don’t ignore your skills, wisdom, knowledge, and experience as writing topics. These are the very things you should write about because you have a perspective that others need.

Daily Question: What are three things that come easy to you, and how can you share them through your writing?

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