Chase Writing Perfection or Build Real Skills?

Here’s how to spot if you’re actually growing as a writer!

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Most writers obsess over the wrong things: → Perfect grammar = clean but soulless writing

→ Viral posts = quick dopamine but no depth

The real growth happens when you develop these 5 core qualities.

Here’s how to recognise them in yourself:

Awareness = knowing your voice + blind spots

This is about understanding yourself before trying to sound like someone else. Most writers copy what’s trending instead of finding their unique angle.

Great writers stay true to their perspective, even when it’s unpopular.

Make it work:

• Write about what you actually know, not what you think will go viral
• Notice your natural writing patterns and lean into them
• Stop chasing external validation for every piece you publish

Acknowledgement = accepting where you are right now

The world keeps spinning whether you published that perfect post or not. Great writers accept their current skill level while still pushing to improve.