Why “Write What You Know” is Often Terrible Advice

Consider writing what you don’t know — there be dragons there (Free Issue #48)

We are all layered stories and storied layers — What are yours’?

“Write what you know…”

…can sometimes be the worst advice ever given to prospective writers and experienced ones too.

This phrase shows up regularly online, in articles, on blogs, and even at writer’s workshops.

But, really… what the hell does it mean … this whole “write what you know” thing.

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