Ferngirl

April 10 is Encourage a Young Writer Day! To spread some encouragement around DA, I've asked other writers to submit some writing advice that will hopefully inspire you, or at least give you a few ideas if you feel stuck. I also encourage everyone to keep an open mind as they read through these. What works for me may not work for you, and that's okay. Take from these whatever helps you, and don't worry about the rest. I hope everyone reading this will take something positive away from these submissions! First up, @VoidStarAbyss gives some advice on passion, first drafts, and more. Next, @MyDarkestHearts offers advice on rejection: Some advice from yours truly about the importance of setting things on fire: A lovely poem by @SheWritesLovelyPoems on the most important tool in your writer's toolbox: words themselves. @laraSZ2 offers advice on language and passion... ...while @PeppercornCapricorn on the dangers of writing advice (I've always been a fan of irony)