The only way to become a writer is to write. That requires a great deal of self-control and dedication, not only writing when the urge is upon you, but even when it is not. That requires seeing the words flow onto the blank page or screen.
Force yourself to sit at your desk or in front of your computer screen and write something, anything until the ideas begin to flow, and flow they will. You will soon learn that what you write when the urge is not there will be as good as when the impulse is strong. Later, when you reread what you wrote, you will be unable to tell what was a struggle or what was an inspiration.
Stay before the bare page or empty screen until it is full. One page is not impossible, and once that page is full, you will find that it is easy to fill two pages or more. Write as quickly as you can think. Do not disrupt the flow of ideas and sentences with concern about grammar, syntax, and other rules.
This is not the time to rewrite. Write quickly, ignoring spelling and punctuation. That can be corrected with rewriting as is the use of the dictionary and thesaurus. The important action is to put words to paper or to screen, to explore your thoughts, to brainstorm, if necessary.
More important is the development of self-control, of dedication, of persistence, and of a work habit. All productive writers have acquired this determination.
Charles O. Goulet has a BA in English literature. He has published several books that are available at http://www.amazon.com, http://www.amazon.com, and many other bookstores.
cheap limo service Lombard .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareHow do you describe a scene without slowing down the... Read More
Over the past eight years or so, I have tutored... Read More
The first and final rule of quality writing is this:... Read More
SO YOU WANT TO BE A WRITER?Many people have entertained... Read More
As a freelance writer, it is important to present yourself... Read More
In his book, "Achieving Financial Independence as a Freelance Writer,"... Read More
Just about every marketer on the Internet claims to be... Read More
Whether you're interviewing for a new job, trying to woo... Read More
Open up your favorite calendar and circle today's date.Why? Because... Read More
1. Before you write anything down define not what you... Read More
Your struggling to sell just a few copies of your... Read More
Making Money from Freelance WritingIt's the question that every aspiring... Read More
Good writing is like sex. Two people are involved ?... Read More
I call it cheap therapy. That gushing, near-religious, poured-from-the-body stress... Read More
1. Turning your idea into a bookWith non-fiction books the... Read More
These 8 tips on using characters in your stories will... Read More
As a child, I loved to write. I can't remember... Read More
Next time you're tempted to use italics for emphasis... STOP!"Why?"... Read More
First, let's tackle the question that is uppermost in many... Read More
Although he has his own website, John Grisham probably does... Read More
On my first newspaper assignment as a critic, I was... Read More
Think you can't write a book that will sell? You... Read More
The decision to publish a book is very exciting! It... Read More
My husband is no poet, so when I offer my... Read More
Writing can be more difficult that just compiling your thoughts... Read More
limo O'Hare Glen Ellyn ..ESSAY 2Andre Malraux once said that what interested him in... Read More
Writing can be more difficult that just compiling your thoughts... Read More
The Big IdeaOkay. So youve figured out that you would... Read More
Has the thought run across you mind that you might... Read More
Summer's here and the time is write for dancing in... Read More
Golden Rules For New Writers - Things you need to... Read More
Creative Writing Tips ?By now you should have an idea... Read More
One morning, you open your inbox and find several e-mails... Read More
Typically when falling asleep in bed at night great thoughts... Read More
IntroductionSometimes it may be beyond a companies or individuals budget... Read More
A certified proofreader is one that has taken a few... Read More
Around eighty percent of nonfiction books today are written by... Read More
Eight or nine times out of ten, picking up and... Read More
It's the funniest thing. When someone asks me what I... Read More
What's the best way to plot?Quick answer: the best way... Read More
So many clients come to me as a book or... Read More
The rejection letter says: "Your story, on the surface, appears... Read More
Dream that your book can be a number one best... Read More
Here's everything I know about improving your writing, publishing it... Read More
I've been in the communications business a long time?over 25... Read More
The process of developing a working title for your nonfiction... Read More
Becoming an author is probably a lot easier than you... Read More
I do on occasion run out of ideas for my... Read More
There is no specific formula for children's fiction. There are,... Read More
You must write a hypnotic persuasion letter to help you... Read More
Writing |