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The Most Crucial Trait All Writers Must Develop and Nurture

Dr. Patricia Farrell
3 min readJul 17, 2023

Writers depend on writing stories, articles or novels and film scripts, but there is one trait, above all others, that they must nurture; curiosity.

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Indeed, a writer’s most valuable quality and talent is their curiosity. It encourages inquiry and innovation while enabling writers to go deeply into their subjects in search of original viewpoints and engrossing narratives. A writer who is interested continually seeks out information, raises queries, and investigates novel concepts, which ultimately improves writing and interests readers.

Think about the following activities to increase your curiosity and, as a result, your writing production:

1. Adopt a growth mindset: Change your perspective to one that values learning, development, and exploration. Accept that there is always more to learn and comprehend, and approach writing with an eagerness to learn.

2. Develop a diverse range of interests by delving into a variety of subjects, fields, and genres. Take part in activities that increase your knowledge and introduce you to novel concepts, such as online communities, workshops, and lectures.

3. Ask questions: Make it a habit to ask questions and look for solutions. Question presumptions, go deeper into topics, and consider various viewpoints…

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Dr. Patricia Farrell
Dr. Patricia Farrell

Written by Dr. Patricia Farrell

Dr. Farrell is a psychologist, consultant, author, and member of SAG/AFTRA, interested in flash fiction writing (http://bitly.ws/S94e) and health.

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