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5 Steps to Becoming a Cliche Writer 

11/7/2014

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I have been writing since I was about six or seven, and wrote my first novel when I was twelve. That being said, I typically classify myself as a writer, and am proud of it. One of my most identifying qualities is being a writer. That's just me. Elysia, the writer. I'm telling you this to let you know that I'm qualified to show you how to be a cliche writer. I've practically mastered the skills by now. So if you're looking for a way to fit into the Pinterest version of "Writer", read on, my friend.

1.  Visit a coffee shop to do the majority of your writing. If you're going to be a cliche writer, then you need a "hang out" spot for your writing. I prefer Starbucks, because they have a fireplace, good coffee, and the baristas are typically friendly. (They know me by name at my Starbucks, and I'm proud of it)

2.  Update your Facebook Profile Work section to "Writer". This way everyone knows that you're serious about you craft, and it's FBO. (For you people who aren't as familiar with the term, that means Facebook Official.)

3.  Buy a sticker for your laptop that has something to do with writing on it. My favorites are the ones that look like typewriters, or are just the word writer.

4.  Correct people's Grammar. Now this tip might make some people mad. I'm sure you're familiar with the "Grammar Nazi"? Well, this is what you're going to become. You can be that person by commenting on a status like so:

Person's Status:

Omg, went to the  mall today with my friends. Their the best ever. If you read this, your going to be sooooo jealous.

First of all, let me tell you that if you have a status like this, I'll probably unfriend you. Anyway, proper Grammar Nazi rules would state to comment:

 *They're & *you're. 


You'll be helping the world, and you can feel good about yourself.

5.  The last, and probably the most important tip to being a cliche writer, is to write. You're probably looking at the screen sideways now, aren't you? If you are really a writer, you're probably already a cliche writer. You probably enjoy coffee, or tea, or a glass of cold water while you write, and you're probably following writer blogs. You may even be subscribed to some sort of writing magazine. (I'm a proud subscriber to Writer's Digest) Be proud of your title, and write away. 

P.S., I suggest being a Grammar Nazi mostly just over Facebook. People usually get upset if you correct their grammar in mid conversation. 
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    Hello! My name is Elysia. I've written since I was six years old, and I wrote my first novel when I was twelve. I'm from Maine, and now live in Charleston, South Carolina. As far as random happy things, I've ridden a Clydesdale on the beach in California, zip-lined and swum in caves in Mexico with bats and stalactites, and spoken to an audience of 1,500. I own an old typewriter and one of Pete Wentz from FOB's guitar picks. I love to travel, and have visited nearly every US state, Canada, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, the US and the British Virgin Islands, Mexico, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Curaçao, Bonaire, Aruba, Switzerland, and Barcelona.  I also dream of one day watching the ball drop in New York City. I love to type (I know, I'm a weirdo), and can type approximately 140 WPM, nowhere close to Barbara Blackburn's 212 WPM record, ugh, the overachiever.

    Marketing is one of my passions, and I believe that with it, companies can multiply their business and the effectiveness of their brand.

    My other passions are entrepreneurship and  empowering other young people to beat stereotypical "youngness". Wisdom must be achieved by age, but success is attainable by anyone.


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