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David Chadwick
Thomas Edison is reported as saying "Genius is one per cent inspiration, ninety-nine per cent perspiration". While no self-effacing writer would proclaim themselves to be a genius, it's true that writing is more to do with working really hard to produce a compelling story than - to pursue the Edison theme - waiting for a "light bulb moment". Of course, flashes of inspiration happen, but usually as part of an on-going process, rather than the creative spark that gets it going in the first place.
David Chadwick
Never give up, but always try to improve your skills. Asking for honest, critical feedback is a great way to do this and creative writing workshops are an enormous help. Academic courses usually include critiquing groups, but there are many community-based writing workshop groups in most areas.
Try writing short stories. They are much easier to get published and a great way of experimenting with different techniques. Also, short stories give you instant gratification, without having to put in the many months – or even years – of hard work that a novel demands.
Try writing short stories. They are much easier to get published and a great way of experimenting with different techniques. Also, short stories give you instant gratification, without having to put in the many months – or even years – of hard work that a novel demands.
David Chadwick
Sharing your writing with readers - preferably ones who like what you've written!
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