Ten Things for Writers: More Tips from Joanne Harris

I recently wrote a post rounding up some of Joanne Harris’ threads of Ten Things, which are bookish tips and tidbits she shares with Twitter. People love those threads. https://twitter.com/4ndrewJames/status/978305719266103297 Most of her Ten Things are specifically for writers, and I, for one, am more than happy to take advice from someone so successful. She has words of wisdom for those just starting out.

Sort of – but it might be interesting to go back to basics. Follow #TenStepsToBecomingAnAuthor to collect them all! https://t.co/oUqydqCPqh

— Joanne Harris (@Joannechocolat) September 20, 2018

She has plenty to say on writing about women.

If you're not following @Joannechocolat you should – her #TenThings threads are always insightful. https://t.co/7sXxRrP21Q

— Big Smoke Writing Factory (@bigsmokewriting) October 24, 2017

It's a long train journey, so let's do this one, too. Follow #TenWaysForMenToWriteAboutWomen to collect them all! https://t.co/b59kow4UhX

— Joanne Harris (@Joannechocolat) October 9, 2018

By request, today; #TenThingsOnWritingFlawedHeroines. Follow the hashtag to collect them all! https://t.co/rhXJRHxd2l

— Joanne Harris (@Joannechocolat) June 28, 2017

And sometimes she dispenses some much-needed tough love.

Today's #TenTweets are about the EXCUSES we all make to ourselves. Follow the hashtag to collect them all! #TenThingsAboutExcuses

— Joanne Harris (@Joannechocolat) January 6, 2018

She has advice about getting published.

One more thing: agents are people. They don't owe you a thing, so make your approach polite and respectful. #TenThingsAboutAgents

— Joanne Harris (@Joannechocolat) February 8, 2017

And she gets down into the nitty gritty of the craft.

Today's #TenTweets, by request, are on the subject of HUMOUR. Follow the hashtag to collect them all! #TenThingsAboutHumour https://t.co/E31xtnLdQ7

— Joanne Harris (@Joannechocolat) September 19, 2018

This one is quite interesting. I've already done #TenThingsAboutCliches, so follow #TenThingsAboutReactions to collect the lot! https://t.co/DHyhkfbvNc

— Joanne Harris (@Joannechocolat) March 20, 2018

Today's #TenTweets, by request, are on achieving a SENSE OF PLACE. Follow the hashtag to collect them all! #TenThingsAboutWritingPlaces

— Joanne Harris (@Joannechocolat) September 25, 2017

We haven't had this one or a while. Follow #TenThingsAboutDialogue to collect them all! https://t.co/Kx2yAtMplH

— Joanne Harris (@Joannechocolat) July 6, 2018

Let's look at this one. Follow #TenThingsAboutDialect to collect them all! https://t.co/qUG6mguEPk

— Joanne Harris (@Joannechocolat) September 11, 2018

And yep, she went there, too.

Let's do this one. It's irresistible. Follow #TenThingsAboutSex to collect them all! https://t.co/QPviiTNC8q

— Joanne Harris (@Joannechocolat) November 30, 2018

Hopefully, if you’re an aspiring writer, you’ve hit that “follow” button by now. If not…what are you still doing here?