The #1 Writing Tip (Gain millions of readers)

Whether you’re searching for writing tips for fiction or non-fiction, this advice helps you become a better writer.

So try this writing tip.

Do you aim to be a writer who gains hundreds, thousands, or millions of readers?

Well then, I’ve got you covered, because this tip is for you.

The publishing industry, you must know, is highly subjective. It’s easy to understand how the pressures of writing a story fit for the specifics likes of a literary agent or simply your online readers (if you’re on a writing platform) can influence and overwhelm you, but here’s the top writing tip to help you achieve your goal.

[Write for yourself, not for anyone else]

Haven’t convinced you yet?

Here are some reasons why this writing tip is important.

1. Chances are, you’re not going to finish it.

I know this sounds totally pessimistic

but hear me out

The general rule of thumb for writing a novel ranges from 50k words and over (of course this depends on the genre which I’ll probably get into more in another blog post), can you imagine writing so many words of something you don’t fully have your entire heart and soul into? Remember, your manuscript isn’t a school assignment. You don’t want to feel burnt out halfway through it. It’s something you love and enjoy working on, it’s something you choose to do. Personally, I don’t know anyone who enjoys school assignments unless you’re Hermione Granger, and let’s be honest, we’re not in the wizarding world, unfortunately.

So, before you start writing a book that isn’t authentically you, ask yourself, do you really want to?

2. Your readers can tell the difference.

To add to my previous point about authenticity, readers do know when something is written genuinely. This directly translates to them connecting with the characters or not. You want to put your most authentic self out there through your characters, through their journey, and especially through their emotions.

Besides, if you struggle to connect with your characters, how can you expect your readers to?

You need to flesh out these characters through your passion. You should WANT to write about it, not HAVE to!

Plus, as cliché as it sounds, writing should come from the heart. You love and connect with your characters even if they’re good, bad or neutral. Why? Because you created them. And when you can connect with your characters, chances are, your readers will too. So, when you have an idea, and it’s 100% yours without any prompts or pressures, it’s easy to fall in love with.

3. The benefits are SO MUCH better in the long run.

Finishing a book that you wanted to write is very accomplishing and if you’ve done that then you know the feeling. Congratulations!

Now, here’s the fun part.

No one said you can’t share your work out with the world. By all means, do so! Writing for yourself doesn’t mean keeping your story a secret. Stories are meant to be shared with the world. Without them, and your creativity, we wouldn’t have such great literature and movies out there by individuals just like you- someone with a story to tell.

To summarize, writing for yourself simply means keeping the focus on you and your story. This helps you to be more consistent and does not overwhelm you with too much feedback if you shared it too soon while it’s a work-in-progress. Not everyone has the same likes and dislikes, and as much as you want to please every single reader, sometimes, you simply cannot. The most important person you should please in this case is you- because you know your story better than anyone else does.

Overall, writing for yourself leads to the bigger benefits in the long run, whether it be gaining thousands to millions of views on online reading platforms or even scoring your very own book deal! Readers appreciate authenticity. And, trust me, a good book will always be shared or spoken about.

So, with that being said- if you haven’t written that story yet, sprinkle a little passion and pixie dust on it and make your magic happen through your words.