My professor in 2018 told me my writing was 'too safe' and it changed my whole approach.

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My journalism professor in 2005 called my first draft "bloodless." I started writing every piece to one specific friend after that.

milarodriguez9d ago

My old writing teacher said the best advice he ever got was "write like you're arguing with a ghost." It forces you to pick a real side instead of just summarizing what everyone already knows. That "too safe" comment is basically the same kick in the pants.

tessa_murray9d ago

Oh man, that "too safe" comment hits home. I started forcing myself to ask "what do I actually believe" before writing anything, which totally changed my voice. It's like what @milarodriguez said about arguing with a ghost, you have to pick a real side. That little push made all the difference.