You’ve heard this phrase, haven’t you? It crops up in writing circles all the time, and I’ve definitely used it in my developmental reports on more than one occasion. Write what you know. Such a simple little line, only four words, and yet I would argue that it’s probably one of the most misinterpreted pieces of writing advice there is. So let’s break it down. What does ‘write what you know’ mean?

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