Brilliant idea! I drive, so that makes me a mechanic. Right?
Who comes up with this stuff?
There is an element of talent required to write, but even more important is the skills of writing. The way we read fiction isn't done in a way that directly teaches writing. We may pick up a few things about style, but overall, I want to see YOUR style.
The reason professionals attend training and are required to have continuing education credits is so they keep their skills fresh and improve upon them.
Read fiction for enjoyment. Read about writing to improve your writing skills.
Here is a book that covers the basics of writing. It is good for beginners or as a refresher for seasoned writers.
Writing Genre Fiction: A Guide to the Craft by H. Thomas Milhorn.
Check it out and let me know what you think.
(I am not compensated for mentioning this book.)
Sunday, December 4, 2016
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True!
ReplyDeleteWriting skills can be taught. Not many writers acquire them through osmosis :)