: Re: How to become a productive/accomplished writer? I prefer writing short stories. Over the years, I have learnt many essential skills that I employ in my work. I believe (and this is my personal

@Debbie451

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Well, "productive" and "accomplished" are two different goals, so don't lump them together.

If you want to be productive, carve out time to write. Period. Sleep less, give up a hobby, write on your commute, write on your lunch break, whatever you need to do. To produce writing, you must write.

If by "accomplished" you mean a better writer, then you have to find one or more good editors, and learn how to revise well. If you mean "published," then you have to start submitting, and perhaps find an agent.

As far as "I read somewhere that these and other factors should not be stumbling blocks," it's true that if you are sufficiently inspired, you will find a way around whatever is stopping you from writing (lack of time, lack of skill). But, as John M. Landsberg points out, if you don't have the fire in the belly for writing, then those are not "stumbling blocks." Those are the reasons writing is a hobby for you and not a calling.

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