Are You a Good Writer? 5 Signs You’ve Got the Chops

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It’s a question nearly every author asks from time to time: am I actually a good writer? Assessing your writing ability can be difficult, not only because you are so close to your writing but because it’s such a subjective art form. So, in today’s video, I’m revealing five signs that can help you determine whether you truly are a strong writer. Hopefully, it gives you the encouragement you need to feel more confident in your writing abilities and gives you some ideas for strengthening your skills as an author if you have room to improve!
 
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GREAT BOOKS ABOUT WRITING/PUBLISHING:
Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style by Benjamin Dreyer / https://amzn.to/3VE8dtt
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody / https://amzn.to/3Vyk2Bn
Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum / https://amzn.to/3Z4at03 
 
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An American Marriage by Tayari Jones / https://amzn.to/3vvWItt
Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips / https://amzn.to/3CFz4Pt
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid / https://amzn.to/3CjFFi5 
 
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5 SIGNS YOU’RE A GOOD WRITER:
01:19 – You know the difference between writing and storytelling
02:23 – You admire other writers  
03:59 – You receive meaningful feedback  
05:23 – You consistently find ways to improve
06:51 – You value the practice
 
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My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with nearly a decade of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.
 
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