Have you ever considered the idea that the Fourth of July
is a writing holiday? Not only did we gain our
independence on that illustrious day, but we cemented
the idea that writing is a national pastime – something we
enjoy doing and something that allowed us to gain that
independence we fought long and hard to win. Thomas
Jefferson, at a mere thirty-three years of age, authored
the Declaration of Independence. He crafted an engaging
document that is still quoted to this day. Read on to find
three sure-fire hints to solidify your own writing
independence as we near this exciting, inspirational
holiday:

Hint #1: Create fireworks in your writing. When you
watch fireworks go off in the sky, there are a variety of
shapes, colors, and sizes. Remember that your audience
may differ depending on the type of writing you are
doing. Engage your audience with the style that fits their
personality, and find a way to shape your writing into
something they will love reading. Create vivid imagery
and go off of your instincts, because you are the one who
knows your readership best. You are the one who is
going to make it compelling, exciting, and emotional for
your readers as they try to find out more about you, your
writing style, and the characters that are making up the
magical world that you are creating for them.

Hint #2: Read to gain your writing independence. It may
sound ironic, but you don’t have to have a unique idea to
write a superbly interesting, exciting story. Everyone, no
matter how great their writing is, has gained at least a
smidgen of their ideas from another source. Read books
that discuss how to write in your particular genre. Find
authors that complement your style and see just what it is
they do that you have not yet perfected in your own
writing. There is always room for improvement. You just
have to find what exactly needs improving. Once you do,
you’ll thank these other authors and ideas that have
provided you with much-needed details and writing
energy.

Hint #3: Take liberties with your writing. See it for all
that it is and more. Don’t worry about whether or not it
makes perfect sense at first. Just keep writing. Keep
brainstorming. It might be scary at first to dive so far in
and not know what comes next and how it will come to
be. However, that is what great writing is all about. So,
instill in yourself a sense of identity and hope. Shape your
writing into something amazing and dynamic for readers.
Don’t be scared of who you can be or what you can do.
Just be who you are and do what you do, and your writing
will prosper.