As a reader, I agree Dascha. As I reader, I like to read about what I don’t know instead of what I know. I prefer writers who write outside their constraints. Yes, be bold, be adventurous, and do research!
Tom Wolfe did a fantastic job of learning worlds he didn't know so he could write about them in a compelling fashion. I don't think one should stick to their own milieu or corner of the world, but its not necessarily a bad place to start to write with confidence and flow. For some people the simple act of putting their thoughts on paper is stepping out of their comfort zone.
Great stuff, Dascha! I couldn’t agree more. I never understood why “write what you know” is given as advice to fledgling writers. Write what you love makes much more sense to me!
As a reader, I agree Dascha. As I reader, I like to read about what I don’t know instead of what I know. I prefer writers who write outside their constraints. Yes, be bold, be adventurous, and do research!
I take my writing advice from Outback Steakhouse: "No rules, just right."
Tom Wolfe did a fantastic job of learning worlds he didn't know so he could write about them in a compelling fashion. I don't think one should stick to their own milieu or corner of the world, but its not necessarily a bad place to start to write with confidence and flow. For some people the simple act of putting their thoughts on paper is stepping out of their comfort zone.
Great stuff, Dascha! I couldn’t agree more. I never understood why “write what you know” is given as advice to fledgling writers. Write what you love makes much more sense to me!