Jmmcdowell Advice for beginer writers
Advice for beginer writers
By jmmcdowell
The most common advice I hear for new writers is to read. Read the classics. Read popular bestsellers. Read books that sound interesting. And then study them to see what you enjoy—and don’t—about the writing. There are some very good books that well-known authors have written for new writers. Even if you aren’t a Stephen King fan, his book “On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft” is excellent. “Bird by Bird” by Anne LaMott is another one. A book that provides more “nuts and bolts” of what goes into a good story is “Story Engineering” by Larry Brooks.
And even before you read some of those helpful books—write. Write some more. Repeat. It won’t all be good. But we have to practice writing just as we would with a musical instrument or a new sport. And remember to have fun with it!
I hope this helps!
Thanks Cyril
The Stephen King book is on my reading list ! Very interested to see what is take on writing is as he is such a prolific writer.
Yes Great writer.Thanks for your feed back
Although I love to write I feel lazy sometimes…anything I can do to correct this???
yes you can.
help please
Do writing as professional…dats helps you sure..
“The Art of the Novel” by Milan Kundera would be another one I would suggest as far as writin’ books go. I’ve read both of the ones you mentioned, and these three are three of the best.
Later…
Thanks, tend to judge myself before i write and stay stuck!
Always Welcome.friend..Great feed back.Keep writing Enjoy.
Thanks Cyril
I LOVE Stephen King’s “On Writing”. I read it years ago and recently purchased it on Audible and listen to it often. He narrates it himself so you sort of feel like he’s there hanging out with you (pretty inspiring in itself). His life stories are hysterical and his writing advice invaluable. 🙂
Thanks for your Valuable feed back.Keep writing Enjoy