Some fiction writers outline, others don’t. I think it’s a matter of temperament. Strategists outline while more impulsive writers simply write. I think outlining has undeniable benefits, especially for young writers whose voice is quavering and who don’t yet have a clear sense of direction, those who, without a map, are likely to get lost … Continue reading To Outline or Not to Outline?
1 “Easy reading is damn hard writing.” —Nathaniel Hawthorne 2 “For a creative writer possession of the 'truth' is less important than emotional sincerity.” —George Orwell 3 “One can be absolutely truthful and sincere even though admittedly the most outrageous liar. Fiction and invention are of the very fabric of life.” —Henry Miller 4 “Write … Continue reading 10 More Writing Tips From Famous Authors
Do you often feel the urge to write but don't know what to write about? I do. At first this annoyed me and I often hung my head and sighed. ‘I want to write but I have nothing to say,’ I thought. ‘I’m no proper writer.’ I stared at many blank pages. And they stared … Continue reading The Urge to Write
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