so incredibly stoked that @rachelwritesbooks joined me for this discussion on defining craft, skill, and growth as a writer :) rachel is a creative writing major, a published writer, and makes some of the most wonderful writing content online. really excited and grateful that I was able to chat with her!
⏳ timestamps:
0:00 intro
1:55 rachel is here!
2:37 choosing creative writing as a major
4:46 when do we know if we're GOOD at writing
6:43 how do you define good writing
9:10 being motivated by external validation
10:15 pressure to publish
10:48 defining yourself by your worst writing
11:45 progress is almost intangible
12:39 does publishing affect how you write
14:22 why rejection doesn't matter
16:37 rachel's magazine submission tips
17:54 is craft dead? valuing publishing over skill
22:00 writer envy and misplaced anger
24:05 unlearning judgement and acknowledging bias
29:35 good writing vs sellability
30:36 how new writers can improve confidence and skill
33:51 consistency is more attainable than you think
35:36 you're better than you think you are
37:34 if you're not sure, seek feedback
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i'm kris (she/her), writer/aspiring author, mostly writing speculative fiction. on this channel i'm documenting my writing process, ongoing projects and general bookish shenanigans ☀️
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