: Re: How much heed should we pay to writing advice In replying to this question I thought this would make a good question... This entire site is devoted to giving people advice on their writing,

The only way you can really know what will work for you is by a process of trial and error.

Maybe the best approach is to start off by listening to all advice, but be willing to abandon or change whatever doesn't feel like it is working for you.

It does take a huge amount of courage and confidence to say 'I've read all of this advice on this aspect, and it is wrong' but sometimes when it comes to how you should personally approach writing, the only good advice is what works for you.

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