There are so many good writers out ther, and I was wondering if anyone knows anything that could possibly help someone become a better writer...
2006-10-09 15:16:01 · 15 answers · asked by Kalia 4 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Go buy a nice new journal with a cute cover. :) Now at least every day, and more often if you have the time, write in this journal. Write what you see. Write down your dreams. Write fictional stories. Try to get inspired by clouds, shapes, anything. (You don't have to finish the stories, it can be snippets and paragraphs) Just write write write. After your journal is filled up, take one story from the end and type it into a writing forum for people to pick apart and criticize. Make sure you've got some back bone to take it. ;) Then buy a new journal and fill that one up, trying to incorporate what people had told you was wrong before. Rinse and repeat as necessary.
2006-10-09 15:42:08 · answer #1 · answered by BookGirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do reccomend taking some creative writing classes... otherwise, write what's passionate and means something to you in your spare time, apart from schoolwork. You'll develop your own style and rythm. I would also recomend keeping a thesaurus close by, in case you ever want to learn a new word! You can purchase vocabulary builders too, which I found really helpful in writing. Good luck! Have fun!
2006-10-09 22:41:48 · answer #2 · answered by superrix83 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just a few things that help me.
1. Write everyday. It doesn't matter whether you are writing the Scarlet Letter or trashy romance. Keep writing routinely.
2. Vary your reading from classics like Moby Dick to modern stuff like Harry Potter.
3. While writing, don't stop. You can correct details and plots later.
4. Research. Whether you are writing fiction or non-fiction, know your topic. If you are unsure of something, write it first, then later when you are revising, look it up.
2006-10-09 22:22:02 · answer #3 · answered by I like Chinese food 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are classes available. Take a few.
If reading helped you be a good writer we'd ALL be good writers. Take a class. You'll find out reading does not prepare you to write.
2006-10-09 22:17:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This international writers community is a great place to find all sorts of information about writing.... there are over 600 useful links all sorted into categories for ease of use...
Loads of files to read through.... and of course a message board to exchange ideas with other writiers of all levels....
The membership includes many dozens of published writers.. all happy to share their experiences..
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AustraliaTheWorldWordsmiths/
2006-10-09 22:42:59 · answer #5 · answered by wollemi_pine_writer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be really descriptive, write in such a way that a person can see what you are writing about.
In your dialog make it clear who is talking and what their voice sounds like(as far as intonation)
2006-10-11 14:51:21 · answer #6 · answered by Renna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the best things to do is read. Read classic literature in order to get proper grammar and wonderfully rich sentences full of description. Use your senses when describing things. When you make a statement, support it with atleast three ideas.
2006-10-09 22:18:18 · answer #7 · answered by luna 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
just write stuff. you need practice, like anything else...like sports. you get rusty if you don't. just write stupid short stories or poetry. nothing big, don't overwhelm yourself. and keep a thesaurus handy. it'll help increase vocabulary. (and make things more interesting and a better read)
2006-10-09 22:25:41 · answer #8 · answered by practicalwizard 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dictionary, and Thesaurus
2006-10-09 22:25:49 · answer #9 · answered by Neptune2bsure 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should add a lot of details. As in making it imagery so that your audience can see it everything clearly in a picture.
2006-10-09 22:26:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋