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title: "Discussion on \"How to get started in writing and keep at it\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"How to get started in writing and keep at it\". A grossly exaggerated 5 step guide on writing"
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# [How to get started in writing and keep at it](https://cifer628.hashnode.dev/how-to-get-started-in-writing-and-keep-at-it?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A grossly exaggerated 5 step guide on writing

Oct 3, 2021 · 4 min read · cifer628.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Rufus Amata](https://hashnode.com/@Cifer628)

@Cifer628 · Manila, Philippines

  
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trying to improve while being overwhelmed

I'm a Java developer who wants to learn more about web development. Currently taking a refresher course via Freecodecamp.org

## Responses 2

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[Ville Pakarinen](https://hashnode.com/@pakavi)

[Oct 4, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-get-started-in-writing-and-keep-at-it/61598b50ad6beb6f6506cea3/comment/615aa947ad6beb6f6506e5a3)

Nice tips for writing :) i do like to read what i wrote and it also helps to make your english even better.

[Rufus Amata](https://hashnode.com/@Cifer628)

[Oct 4, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-get-started-in-writing-and-keep-at-it/61598b50ad6beb6f6506cea3/comment/615aa947ad6beb6f6506e5a3#reply-615aff34ad6beb6f6506ee53)

Yes! But don't forget to be content and share what you wrote. 😊😊 If you have qualms about your writing being too long, or hard to read, another tool I use is [Hemingway](https://hemingwayapp.com/).

[Chris Bongers](https://hashnode.com/@dailydevtips)

[Oct 4, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-get-started-in-writing-and-keep-at-it/61598b50ad6beb6f6506cea3/comment/615a8f37e2f1936f70b28f18)

Well said Rufus!

It's all about just writing and working from there so thanks for shining even more light on this 💡

[Rufus Amata](https://hashnode.com/@Cifer628)

[Oct 4, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-get-started-in-writing-and-keep-at-it/61598b50ad6beb6f6506cea3/comment/615a8f37e2f1936f70b28f18#reply-615afd0ee2f1936f70b29ad8)

Thanks, Chris! Congratulations on the new job by the way! 🎉🎉