Tip #21: Draw your characters. It doesn't matter if you're a terrible artist, no one's going to see these anyway. It helps you visualize what your characters look like.
Tip #22: Never leave your manuscript for a long period of time unfinished. It only leads to more procrastination.
Tip #23: Try to be original. It's not always the easiest thing to do, but try, at least.
Tip #24: Don't let anyone read your manuscript until it's finished-their comments will make you want to edit. If you do, write down their suggestions and put them aside.
Tip #25: Keep a pad or Post-Its and a pen with you at all times. Someday, you'll come up with a fantastic idea-and then forget it when you actually can put it into practice. Don't let that happen!
Tip #26: If you're doing nonfiction, never use only one source. It could be biased or incorrect, so use at least 3 sources. 3 is the bare minimum.
Tip #27: ALWAYS, ALWAYS, plan out whatever you're writing before writing. It doesn't matter what you're writing, ALWAYS plan it out. It helps SO MUCH when you need to refer back to something for continuity or something.
Tip #28: If you're writing nonfiction, try to make it interesting-no one will read it if it's really boring, even if it has the most important information in the world. (At least I wouldn't... :P) You can really only get away with making nonfiction boring if it's a school project, and even then you might get docked some points.
Tip #29: Don't always use other people's methods-some methods may work great for some people, but not for others. Find your own methods (but don't always disregard others'!)
Tip #30: This isn't related to writing, but eh. Check out books from the library or borrow them from friends instead of buying them. If you're like me, you'll end up reading them once then throwing them aside, forgotten. :P
