Open Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni 3 Writing Practice Approaches for Non-Native English Writers
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Dec 4, 2023 The podcast discusses three practice approaches for non-native English writers to improve their writing skills, including timing, practicing in public, and comparing writing to performing on a stage. It emphasizes the challenges and fears non-native English writers face when publishing their work, and encourages them to accept imperfections and write for their audience. The importance of publishing writing at any level of English proficiency is highlighted, and the speaker shares a personal story about overcoming fear and comparing it to jumping off a cliff.
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Don't Practice Writing Only In Private
- Practice privately to build skills but don't stop there; hiding work prevents you from becoming a public writer.
- Fabio warns that private-only practice (journals, drafts) improves craft but won't build readers or a writing career.
Rehearse Privately Then Publish Publicly
- Combine private rehearsal with public publishing to gain confidence and real-world feedback.
- Fabio compares it to musicians who rehearse alone then perform, but cautions you must decide when to stop editing and publish.
Write To Publish Even If It Scares You
- Practice in public by writing to publish; do it even if it scares you because exposure accelerates growth.
- Fabio says publishing despite mistakes removes fear, creates habit, and is his recommended approach.