Laura Nowlin
This question is always hard. What if I don't provide you with the right answer and you give up on your dream? What if I tell you to do something, but it's the wrong answer for you? With all of this responsibility hanging over my head, I feel that the best thing for both of us is to keep it simple. So... READ AND WRITE!
Are you reading enough? If you could possibly read more, than you aren't reading enough. YOU MUST BE READING AS MUCH AS YOU POSSIBLY CAN IF YOU WANT TO BE A WRITER. Read whatever it is you want to write, read poetry, read children's lit, read nonfiction. This is how you learn, by studying others. If you want to be a writer, then you have to read. You cannot write if you do not read.
When was the last time you wrote? There isn't any reason to not be writing NOW. It doesn't matter if you are still in school. It doesn't matter if you don't know what you want to write yet. Don't "save" your writing for later, Good Writing begets Good Writing. You need to start practicing now.
The last time I wrote was the day before yesterday, so today, I feel guilty. I also haven't read enough books so far this month. This is the writer's life. If you are a real writer, than these will be constant obsessions.
Are you reading enough? If you could possibly read more, than you aren't reading enough. YOU MUST BE READING AS MUCH AS YOU POSSIBLY CAN IF YOU WANT TO BE A WRITER. Read whatever it is you want to write, read poetry, read children's lit, read nonfiction. This is how you learn, by studying others. If you want to be a writer, then you have to read. You cannot write if you do not read.
When was the last time you wrote? There isn't any reason to not be writing NOW. It doesn't matter if you are still in school. It doesn't matter if you don't know what you want to write yet. Don't "save" your writing for later, Good Writing begets Good Writing. You need to start practicing now.
The last time I wrote was the day before yesterday, so today, I feel guilty. I also haven't read enough books so far this month. This is the writer's life. If you are a real writer, than these will be constant obsessions.
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Kimaya Mathew
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I am really delighted by all your answers to readers, Laura. Especially your honesty, where you said that you will not continue with the sequels or prequels for this stand alone novel. Not read the book entirely, just started with it; but yes, do tell me where do you get your writing inspirations from?
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