Beginning Writers Start Here

Beginning Writers Start Here

I am not a beginning writer, but, I'm not a professional either. More importantly, even though I've been writing for a long time, I can remember my beginning steps. Forget that I taught school for more years than I really want to say here. Forget that I completed a manuscript, actually about six. Forget that I've actually published a book. I still have so much more to learn. You never stop learning how to make your writing better, so here's my advice. This is for those of you, young and old, who are just taking that first baby step into the writing realm. Start by doing an online writing workshop. You share what you've written with other authors and they read and critique your work. I learned about POV (point of view) there and how important it is. You'll pick up a lot of writing tips to get you writing and it's a safe environment for criticisms, because you don't know these people. They're not related and therefore not obligated to tell you, yes, I loved your book. (Even though it was still in their beside drawer) Not everyone will like your writing, that's a given, but that's okay, just blow them a raspberry and take whatever advice you can to apply to your work. You also get to read others work, which often makes you feel so much better about yourself because there are some really, really crappy writers out there. So, at least you can say, I know I'm better than that guy. See, positive props. Hope this helps. Also check out the blogs showing here. They have some great tips.