Friday, March 2, 2012

WRITING TIPS

I am always inspired by successful writers taking the time out to encourage. Here are a few tips I would like to share with you:

"Read a lot and write a lot." Reading and understanding different styles is integral to finding your own style. Stephen King

Keep your day job. John Grisham suggests finding your career outside of writing. Experience life, suffering, and love to be able to write effectively.

Don't be afraid of failure. "A ratio of failures is built into the process of writing. The wastebasket has evolved for a reason." Margaret Atwood

Never stop trying. "A professional writer is an amateur who didn't quit." Richard Bach

"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it." Roald Dahl

Keep writing...

22 comments:

  1. All too true, Diane - thanks for these. Like the Richard Back and Roald Dahl quotes.

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    1. Hi Rosemary - I like those two as well. Thanks again, for stopping by. x

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    1. Hello Richard, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I appreciate that!

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    2. I particularly like the Margaret Atwood quote.
      Though they are all true- and worth remembering when the writing gets tough.

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    3. Hello Carol - I did smile when I read that one. Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. Like the lady above I particularly liked the comment from Margaret Atwood. It actually made me laugh out loud. Any advice or tips from 'those who have been there' are worth there weight in gold.

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  4. "Write from the heart is a good place to start and don’t try to force it along, ‘cause try all you might if the words just ain’t right then they’re sure to come out looking wrong."

    Anonymous, Blogsville.

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  5. Such inspiration. Thanks for these great quotes! :)

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    1. You are welcome David. Thanks for stopping by :-)

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  6. Diane, there's an award for you over on my blog.

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  7. Ha. I love Margaret Atwood's. All very sound advice.

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