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Writing Tips/Information
Ben Bova said, "Writers write."
It's the best piece of advice I ever received
and it is the first piece of advice I share with other writers. Write
something every day. You can do it!
That said, here are some things I find helpful:
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Have a place to work that is comfortable
and that provides an atmosphere conducive to your personal creative needs.
A room at home, a coffee shop, the library, wherever.
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Write every day - even if it's only a
sentence or two. As Lawrence Block said, one page per day and at the
end of the year, you have 365 pages.
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Carry a notebook with you or develop
another method of recording ideas when they come to you. These tidbits
are special pieces of inspiration and should retained. (I email myself
or leave voicemails for myself.)
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Use a dictionary, a thesaurus and the
encyclopedia. Have a style manual and grammar guide nearby. If you are unsure
about a word or how to structure a sentence, look it up. Language is
more complex than mere spelling.
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Read your work aloud. You'll be
amazed at what you find.
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Concentrate on your writing until you
finish your project. Until you have something to sell, you don't need
to worry about getting an agent, finding a publisher or marketing.
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Writing for publication is hard work.
Like losing twenty pounds, it is rewarding but it requires commitment and
dedication.
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Don't quit your day job unless you win
the lottery
MORE TO COME....
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