Writing Articles: What Gives You The Right To Write?

One of the biggest limitations I see in people that are holding themselves back from writing is the notion that somehow they do not have "the right to write."

3 common right to write limitations

1. My writing is not perfect

I see this one all the time.

Here is what you need to remember - while you do need to use correct grammar and punctuation and follow editorial guidelines, you are not writing The Great American Novel nor are you writing for a medical journal.

Just write what you know.

2. My life is not perfect

So you believe your life has to be perfect and you have to have it all together in order to write?

Why?

Actually, quite the opposite it true. People that appear perfect put other people off. People that struggle and can share those struggles with others are very compelling folks.

3. No one will want to read my stuff

How do you know? Is your new name Clair Voyant?

You won't know, until you get it out there. In the words of hockey great Wayne Gretsky:

"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."

Here is the bottom line, and if you don't get anything else out of this article, get this:

If you have information inside you that can help someone else, not only do you have the right to write, you have an obligation to write.

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