Write What You Know
A long-shared piece of advice for writers is "write what you know."
In the latest episode of the Kobo Writing Life Podcast (Episode 81: Blogging is Murder with Gilian Baker), I reflect on some examples of the use of "write what you know" - Gilian's novel as a good example, as well as examples from Joanna Penn, Julie Czerneda, and my own experiences.
Of course, some believe that this is a great way to add a layer of authenticity to writing. Others believe that it can be extremely limiting.
As a writer, how much of this do you think applies to your own writing?
How do you feel about the concept itself?
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The act of research and reason can lead to knowing, but is that the same as experience? A young PHD may know much, but without life experience can one write with authenticity? How does a biographer write about a life they did not live? If I didn't know something what would i write about it? Perhaps the truism is a guide post and not an absolute.
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