If you're wondering how to become a writer, and feel frustrated and procrastinate because you think it's almost impossible or just rely on inspiration, you're wrong.

And make sure you're not alone either.

Many people feel they have a story they want to share with the world, but are stuck in getting started, or figuring out how to express themselves, and remain unsure how to act on that plan.

It is true that anyone can sit down and start writing some words on a piece of paper, but the physical act of writing is not what makes one a writer.

There are many elements involved in writing something good, and many that you must take into consideration if you want to fully understand how to become a real writer whatever content you want to share with others.

You need a lot of skills.

Some of them are natural by sheer instinct, but many of them require continuous learning, training and perseverance.

Fortunately, there are things you can do, and actionable steps you can take to learn to write and actually start realizing your dream.

Writing does not require innate talent only, but much of it requires learning, training, and constant perseverance (pixels).

  • Be a better reader

All writers without exception are voracious readers.

This is an undoubted fact, the more you read, and the more diverse your knowledge and culture, the more likely you are to produce high-quality writing.

And the American journalist and blogger Sean Ogle explains in an article on the "Location Rebel" website, that without realizing it in concrete terms, the more you read, the more you find that you will absorb the elements of the text, and slowly you will begin to implement them in your own writing.

Not only that, reading also gives you more ideas.

So the more ideas you come up with, the easier it will be to put them on paper, and build on them.

And scientific research has shown, according to the British newspaper, “The Telegraph” that people who read 30 minutes a week were more satisfied with their lives by 20%, and reading reduced their overall stress levels by a whopping 68%.

They are positives that will definitely help you feel inspired.

  • write every day

As with anything in life, practice and consistency make any habit perfect.

If you limit your writing to 3 lines a week, or a poor post on your social media accounts, you probably won't get much better.

But if you're writing every day, and trying hard to improve yourself through trial and error, adjusting and improving, you'll start to notice that the process has become easier.

The thoughts will also become clearer, and most importantly, you will start to have more fun.

It's always fun to do the things we're good at.

And writing is not much different, you are able to master it over and over again like any skill in life.

A great way to do this is to stick to a certain number of words each day, and stick to writing it down no matter what, no matter what you feel like doing.

According to blogger Sean Ogle, if this method does not suit you, try setting a specific time period instead of a quantity, meaning that you set one hour per day for writing and should not be less than it.

The more you read, and the more diverse your knowledge and culture, the more likely you are to produce high-quality writing (pixels).

  • Dedicated writing space

If you are interested in learning how to become a writer, you need a personal space where you can only do writing.

For most people, this space might be a desk or a chair in your favorite coffee shop.

And if you have enough space in your house, decorate the writing corner with things that make you feel like a writer, and collect all your tools such as pens, notebooks, inspirational books, your personal computer, etc.

Keep everything in this place and set aside space for writing so that when you sit down at your writing desk, you'll instantly feel in the mood and ready to tell your thoughts.

  • Looking for a real critic

A major recurring problem among writers is the lack of sound and constructive criticism that helps them improve and develop, according to the American auditing and editorial website Scribendi.

As the person usually begins to share with family and friends all his attempts to write in order to tell him their opinions on it, it is true that it is a good start to build confidence in yourself and feel bold that someone else reads your work, but most likely they will not be able to criticize your writing in a professional or detailed way that makes you develop your skills and style Thus, you will never know the problems of your writing unless someone draws your attention to them.

This is why you need to get constructive criticism, professional opinions, and even open arms with every criticism you receive.

Another option is to find a community of writers online.

There are plenty of sites and forums dedicated to giving feedback, sharing writing with those interested, and receiving reviews.

A major recurring problem among writers is the lack of sound and constructive criticism that helps them improve and develop (pixels)

  • you are a writer

Take a deep breath and say "I am a writer" out loud.

Medium explains that in order to become anything, you must first believe in it, and thus define yourself from today as a writer.

Make sure to attend events related to writing workshops, methods of short story and novel installation, press report writing skills, and others.

Whatever writing style you aspire to pursue, there are plenty of resources available online, so start researching with passion and join groups that inspire you.

And the next time someone asks you about your work, regardless of your other morning job, simply say "I'm a writer."