Showing posts with label Craft of Writing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Craft of Writing. Show all posts
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Jan 21, 2010
Writing about Writing
It is interesting to me, how many books there really are out there on the craft of writing.
Why so many? Does the world really need a dozen books just on writing dialogue?
Why do writers write about writing when they could be writing something else?
Are they writing to help other writers?
Do they think they know something about writing that no one else does?
I don't claim to know everything about writing. This blog isn't about writing anyway. It is about elements outside of the actual writing.
Famous authors even took time from their normal books to pen a book about writing. If they didn't pen a book about writing, their author website often offers personal tips about writing.
From resources on the Internet to never-ending books on the craft, it is easy for any aspiring author to be overwhelmed by information about writing. Myself included. Some authors agree on technique while other aspects of writing are greatly disagreed, including basic rules on grammar.
One common aspect I found is that no writer says they have a secret formula.
I believe it takes talent, burning desire, and some luck to get your book to the world. Having a unique personality and understanding how to market yourself can help you tremendously.
As a writer, you can spend more time on the publishing aspect of getting your book sold and marketing your book than actually writing it.
Writers:
What tips/tricks do you have on the craft of writing?
Why so many? Does the world really need a dozen books just on writing dialogue?
Why do writers write about writing when they could be writing something else?
Are they writing to help other writers?
Do they think they know something about writing that no one else does?
I don't claim to know everything about writing. This blog isn't about writing anyway. It is about elements outside of the actual writing.
Famous authors even took time from their normal books to pen a book about writing. If they didn't pen a book about writing, their author website often offers personal tips about writing.
From resources on the Internet to never-ending books on the craft, it is easy for any aspiring author to be overwhelmed by information about writing. Myself included. Some authors agree on technique while other aspects of writing are greatly disagreed, including basic rules on grammar.
One common aspect I found is that no writer says they have a secret formula.
I believe it takes talent, burning desire, and some luck to get your book to the world. Having a unique personality and understanding how to market yourself can help you tremendously.
As a writer, you can spend more time on the publishing aspect of getting your book sold and marketing your book than actually writing it.
Writers:
What tips/tricks do you have on the craft of writing?
Jan 5, 2010
Between the Lines
The book title, Between the Lines
by Jessica Page Morrell gets me thinking about a line in "Finding Forrester" when Sean Connery's character William Forrester says, "People have been talking about my book for years, but they really haven't said anything."
The character Jamal Wallace replied to the affect of, "some critics were wondering what you were really trying to say."
Sure, sometimes writers have various reasons for writing certain things. Maybe a message to someone that would read that book and only that person would get it.
But a good talented writer would be able to say exactly what they want to say.
Many have said the Bible is open for interpretation and have gotten good at trying to read between the lines and craft scripture to fit their needs.
If a reader reads into something the author never intended, then so be it. To out think every sentence so no one would take it differently is simply exhausting.
Readers/Writers:
What do you think about how some people try and read too much into an author's writings?
by Jessica Page Morrell gets me thinking about a line in "Finding Forrester" when Sean Connery's character William Forrester says, "People have been talking about my book for years, but they really haven't said anything."The character Jamal Wallace replied to the affect of, "some critics were wondering what you were really trying to say."
Sure, sometimes writers have various reasons for writing certain things. Maybe a message to someone that would read that book and only that person would get it.
But a good talented writer would be able to say exactly what they want to say.
Many have said the Bible is open for interpretation and have gotten good at trying to read between the lines and craft scripture to fit their needs.
If a reader reads into something the author never intended, then so be it. To out think every sentence so no one would take it differently is simply exhausting.
Readers/Writers:
What do you think about how some people try and read too much into an author's writings?
Nov 18, 2009
Too many reference books
Overwhelming...
While putting together my online bookstore using products from Amazon, I was instantly overwhelmed by the number of books out there on the craft of writing. Books on dialogue. Books on genres. Books on marketing. Books on literary agents.
I simply wanted to put together a few helpful books about writing in various subjects. That is no small task.
It is easy to get bogged down on reading about writing that you spend more time learning than actually writing.
While these books may provide tips, tricks, and insight - it is important to follow a path of your own.
My bookshelf is filled with many of these books. The shelf is nicely organized by subject. The bad part is they sit there. The intention was to have them as a reference, which they are. But really, how many books on dialogue do you really need?
Writers: If you had to pick a book on the craft of writing, what reference/resource would you recommend?
While putting together my online bookstore using products from Amazon, I was instantly overwhelmed by the number of books out there on the craft of writing. Books on dialogue. Books on genres. Books on marketing. Books on literary agents.
I simply wanted to put together a few helpful books about writing in various subjects. That is no small task.
It is easy to get bogged down on reading about writing that you spend more time learning than actually writing.
While these books may provide tips, tricks, and insight - it is important to follow a path of your own.
My bookshelf is filled with many of these books. The shelf is nicely organized by subject. The bad part is they sit there. The intention was to have them as a reference, which they are. But really, how many books on dialogue do you really need?
Writers: If you had to pick a book on the craft of writing, what reference/resource would you recommend?
Aug 18, 2009
A book on the craft of writing...
Writers. What is your favorite book on the craft of writing?
On Writing by Stephen King?
Writers Bookstore:
Books on writing by various authors
On Writing by Stephen King?
Writers Bookstore:
Books on writing by various authors
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