This very first writing tip is a very simple one, and it's true for all types of writing. From essays to fiction and everything in between, this is the single most important tip you can remember.
Only write about what you know.
The simple fact of the matter is, if you aren't well informed on the topic that you choose to write about, it's going to show in your work. Now, this doesn't mean that you're limited to only the few subjects that you're really familiar with. It just means that if you intend to write about something beyond your normal scope, you must first be willing to put in the time required to research it.
This doesn't just apply to writing essays or informative articles, although those would be the most obvious. It also applies to writing fiction of any kind. Think about this. If you're writing a modern military espionage thriller novel in the style of Tom Clancy, and you don't know what the names of the weapons and equipment your characters use are, or you're unfamiliar with the intricacies of the foreign nations they're adventuring in, don't you think your work is going to come off feeling weak? The same principle applies to high fantasy, where you'd think that you can just make up stuff to fill in the blanks. Well, that's true to an extent, but won't your work feel more real if you're well-learned on medieval weaponry, fighting styles, and architecture? Exactly.
So once again:
Pro Writing Tip #1: Only write about what you know.
And if it just so happens that you love the topic/genre too, then that's icing on the cake. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day!
Best,
Curtis Galluzzo
P.S. Check out my other blog on Fantasy and Science Fiction at http://secondworldfantasy.blogspot.com
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