am tying my best to be a good writer in English not to write stories for sure but to write good thats all ... then who knows what is the best ways?
2007-03-21 16:02:36 · 3 answers · asked by arsouzy 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Read as much as you can, especially in the genre(s) that you want to write in. Anything you can get your hands on. When you are reading, really pay attention to how the story works. Where do they begin? How do they show you about the characters? How is the pacing?
I also love to read books about writing. I have a couple books that I recommend. They are my inspirations, and whenever I feel blocked I turn to them and they motivate me to continue:
1) "Bird By Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life" by Anne Lamott. This one really focuses on taking things one step at a time and not getting ahead of yourself. There is an entire section on writing terrible first drafts that might be of help to you.
2) "Writing Down the Bones" by Natalie Goldberg. This is on the practice of writing. Like all other skills, the more you do it, the better you get. Ms. Goldberg has an amazing style and some great exercises to get your hand moving.
3) "On Writing Well" by William Zinsser. This one is much more technical than the other two, and helps authors streamline and clarify what they are trying to say.
Plus many more!
After that, my other suggestion is to practice, practice, and practice some more! Try to write every day, even if it is just a journal entry. Keep working on your ideas and make sure to jot them down when they come to you.
Happy writing!
2007-03-21 16:10:27 · answer #1 · answered by Obi_San 6 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Start with spelling. It counts. Pax - C.
2007-03-21 23:55:23 · answer #2 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
write and read
2007-03-21 23:11:37 · answer #3 · answered by Friend 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋