Jessica West
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Julia Alvarez:
Do you think writing short stories as a teen would help me be a better writer when I get older?
Julia Alvarez
You can answer her:
You can tell Jessica that any writing—even in a journal—done consistently –building up the “habit of writing”—will help her become a better writer. It’s like a dancer or acrobat, the more you practice the craft, the closer you are to making it art. Building the muscles of writing, think of it that way. The vitamins and smoothies are reading. Read, read, read—you learn from the best writers by absorption. Okay, that’s enough homework for the new year. Good luck, Julia
You can tell Jessica that any writing—even in a journal—done consistently –building up the “habit of writing”—will help her become a better writer. It’s like a dancer or acrobat, the more you practice the craft, the closer you are to making it art. Building the muscles of writing, think of it that way. The vitamins and smoothies are reading. Read, read, read—you learn from the best writers by absorption. Okay, that’s enough homework for the new year. Good luck, Julia
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Sher Davidson
asked
Julia Alvarez:
Dear Julia, I am inspired and look forward to reading your books.As a late in life author, with my only second-novel just released, I cannot help admire how prolific you are. Also, I am often drawn to Latinx writers or those who write about foreign countries especially those south of our US borders. Do you think "ageism exists in the publishing world today?" I'm finding it hard to even find an agent.
David Horne
asked
Julia Alvarez:
Julia, I’m just about to wrap up work on my third novel. Being somewhat new to writing, do you have any suggestions on how to get more readers? I love writing and would love to be able to share my stories with a larger audience. Any helpful hints would be most appreciated! Thank you!
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Dec 19, 2022 02:39PM · flag