Dr. Maria On Writing at IWP, LLC

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If you could give one piece of writing advice to a fellow doctor, what would it be?

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Hello, Doctor. Do you get discouraged because your writing isn’t “perfect?” — Embrace the Messy Draft: Perfection is the enemy of progress. Get your thoughts down, then refine.

“All it says is ‘Chill.’“ Read the rest of the story here: open.substack.com/pub/healingink…

Hello, Doctor. If you ramble as you write, that’s fine for brainstorming. To make a point, however, you will want to be more focused. Outline Your Ideas: Before you write, organize your thoughts with a simple outline.

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Hello, Doctor! What’s your current writing project? Can you sum it up in a short sentence?

Small Steps, Big Impact Even a few minutes of writing daily can lead to profound growth. ⏳Challenge: write for five minutes. Comment with your word count.

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Things I’ve read recently: an Alton Brown memoir and chick lit set in Italy. ~~~ Read widely. Consume medical literature and engaging non-medical writing for inspiration.

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@RondaWellsBooks That’s great news! Congrats!

@DrM_OnWriting I finished final edits on contemporary romance. It’s headed to the formatter! Launch planning for June.

Calling all physician-writers! Share a small win from your writing journey recently.

Your Voice Matters: The world needs to hear your unique medical perspective. Don't underestimate its power.

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Memorable patients, quirky colleagues, overlooked heroes. Even my own experiences with healthcare as a patient. I use it all as inspo. —- What unique medical perspective can you offer?