Tools for Writing discussion

Is joining and participating in an organization of writers. The Florida Writers Assoc. Has improved my writing since I joined three years ago. I now am a writing group leader for them and run a local critique group. I learn from teaching.

is writing something every day and read, read, read!

I make my writing a career. I spend at least an hour a day writing, even if I do not feel inspired to write.

I never read any books while I am writing a book, that way I do not get sidetracked. Once I pick up a book I like, I cannot put it down. LOL! That goes for writing a book, I really like, also.

All good advice and great ideas I need to pick up. I used to write everyday in a journal, but recently got out of the habit, but I do think writing everyday is important to keep the creative juices flowing!

J.W. wrote: "Is joining and participating in an organization of writers. The Florida Writers Assoc. Has improved my writing since I joined three years ago. I now am a writing group leader for them and run a..."

Hi J.W, what part of Florida are you in? I would be interested in learning more about joining the Writers Association. If you can give me a website I can check out that would be appreciated!

I've been reviewing writing books, and finally got around to reviewing the book I call my writers bible at http://suziequint.blogspot.com/
Stop by if you've a mind to.

Good review, Sue! Makes me wish I wrote fiction...well, almost! :D

Great advice! I want to run out and get that book! I just started reading "Plot & Structure" by James Scott Bell. It is wonderful. I have started to write the sequel to "In His Love," which is my first mystery/suspense novel, and this book really made me stop where I was to go back and implement some crucial changes to both the plot and the structure!

I also loved your blog and became a follower. Thanks for stopping by & giving us great advice!

Read and write every day! By reading different authors and genre, eventually you will discover you own style. I found that reading contemporary authors helps keep focus on the times and writing styles used in our period in history. Great comments everyone. Thanks all!
Thanks,Sue,for telling me about this great site!I am reading Dean R.Koontz, "The House of Thunder", a murder mystery, and it is captivating. It's too scary for bedtime. Best read in the daytime.I will check out suziequint.blogspot.com/

Hi Mary,
I totally agree about reading different authors and genres. I just recently began to expand on my likes and dislikes, and have been pleasantly surprised. I enjoy reading different styles of writing and always glean from it!

Hi Deborah, Have you heard that a writer should not write dialog in the dialect of his character? I have. I think it does give more reality to the whole story. I'm thinking of the book, "Help" that was #2 on the NY Times Book Review List. How could you write about the American South, without giving a character his or her voice in the vernacular of a particular State?

Good point, yet another thing to think about! What I am currently struggling with is tense. If you write primarily in first tense, does that mean you cannot switch to third tense?

Late to the party, but I Heart Scrivener. Also, just joined a Round of Words in 80 Days, a life-friendly writing challenge for writers. You set your own goal or goals for the next eighty days and check in twice a week. Everyone is super friendly and supportive.

http://aroundofwordsin80days.wordpres...

Great I'll check it out!