I really enjoy creative writing, and it would be thrilling if any of my works got published. But, I was wondering, is there any thing I can do to become a better writer?
2007-03-16 17:10:58 · 8 answers · asked by Natalie Michelle 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I enjoy writing too, and while I'm certainly not an expert, I've found that reading high quality books (especially ones written by English authors) really helps. I find myself writing more like the people I read.
2007-03-16 17:47:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Promise yourself to write a certain amount of time everyday. Build on your vocabulary by reading a dictionary. If you get writer's block, then take a walk around you neighborhood or to the park. Keep your eyes peeled for inspiration. Post some of your stories on the web and have some of you buddies give you feedback. Never give up. If someone tells you that your story is terrible, don't be discouraged. All great writers were once not-so-great. Good luck with your writing.
2016-03-29 02:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write, write, write, write, write, write, write.
(-: And get some good books.
There are a lot of writers keeping blogs, too, and they often talk about the writing craft. I'm following a workshop given by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer that is pretty interesting.
http://www.crusiemayer.com/workshop/
I also enjoyed this book by Damon Knight:
http://www.amazon.com/Creating-Short-Fiction-Classic-Writing/dp/0312150946/ref=sr_1_1/103-6051705-0662250?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1174109211&sr=1-1
But I think there should be lots of writing handbooks in your library. Just remember, take the advice that sounds good, and leave the rest for another day.
2007-03-16 18:28:28 · answer #3 · answered by Madame M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Surf through the Resolved Questions here for a ton of good info. I wont repeat it all here.
But I will suggest Barnes and Noble University. They have monthly FREE writing classes online. All you have to do is sign up. C.
2007-03-16 17:16:31 · answer #4 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practise. Take notice of teachers who offer advice. Pay for a manuscript assessment and take note of what it says. Enter writing contests with comments. Join fanstory.com.
2007-03-16 17:34:37 · answer #5 · answered by sallyotas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write. Write some more. Then read. Then write some more. Repeat as needed.
2007-03-16 19:35:42 · answer #6 · answered by rickmcconaghy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more you write the better you'll get. Read and write!!! Practice makes perfect.
2007-03-16 17:37:31 · answer #7 · answered by Cindy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From personal experience I suggest writing about things you know about, don't use too much detail, some people will say " never enough detail" but I think that's only true if it is interesting.
not " the shimmering avocado green simply but so complex pole." lolololololol see what I mean? that just sucks.
haha.
personal experience!
lol. have fun!
2007-03-16 19:00:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋