Secret of great writers and their incredible craft

Great Writers and Their Craft

Great writers are clear thinkers, driven by an insatiable desire to be heard. They write not to appease doubts, but to pour their thoughts onto the page, often without even realizing the act of writing itself. In that flow, they trust their instinct, yet they know the first draft is rarely perfect. Their words require constant rewriting, editing, and refining until they achieve the right form.

Writing is tough. And when faced with challenges, it helps to remember this simple truth: writing is difficult precisely because it demands so much. But that’s the reality of it—and great writers accept that struggle as part of the process.

What sets great writers apart is the space they create in their minds, reflected in the clarity and rhythm of their sentences. They don’t just write about a topic—they infuse their personality into their writing. Readers are drawn not just by the subject matter, but by the writer’s passion for it. Even if a topic seems irrelevant to the reader, the writer’s enthusiasm can turn the most mundane subject into something compelling.

It’s not just the topic that pulls the reader in, but the emotional depth with which the writer communicates. A writer’s desire to share his ideas creates a bond with the reader, one built on genuine passion. The most engaging writing reveals the writer’s personality and spirit—it’s this connection, not just the subject, that keeps readers turning pages.

So, who is the reader? The reader is someone bombarded by distractions—family, work, media, technology, and countless other demands on their attention. If they choose to spend time with your writing, consider it a small victory in the face of all these distractions. But this also means the reader’s attention is precious and fleeting.

If your writing is too difficult to follow, if it requires too much mental effort to decode, the reader won’t hesitate to move on. They might push through a paragraph or two, but if the content doesn’t grab them, they’ll abandon it—likely for good.

A reader might feel frustrated or inadequate if they can’t follow your train of thought. But the fault is yours as the writer. If you’ve failed to communicate clearly, it’s not the reader’s lack of comprehension—it’s your failure to simplify and make your ideas accessible.

Writers who take pride in their complexity, or worse, in showing off their intellectual prowess, poison their own work. Great writing isn’t about proving how much you know; it’s about making the reader feel like they understand.