4 Reasons You Need to Share Your Thoughts Before You Write
To be a better writer, “talk it out”
A common piece of advice for writers is, “share your work.”
I think feedback is critical, which is why I say you should share your thoughts before you share your work.
When I started writing on Medium, I struggled with my output. It had been a long time since I’d written content like this so consistently. The ideas for my articles came slowly at first, and I spent too much time perfecting each piece.
I’ve written about my creative process in the first month, but the gist was this: I’d bang out a first draft and then realize my thoughts and ideas were all over the place. Then I’d go back and restructure the whole thing.
I found that it helps to discuss my ideas before I write my articles. My dad is my go-to person for brainstorming and talking out loud. I don’t know who that person is for you — a friend, a family member, a mentor, a fellow writer — but choose someone you trust to bounce ideas off of.
Here’s how it helped my writing, and a few of my tips to make it work for you:
