I’m reading a book on writing fiction. It’s “Writing Fiction – The Practical Guide From New York’s Acclaimed Creative Writing School.” It’s written by the Gotham Writers’ Workshop faculty and Alexander Steele is the author of Chapter One, Fiction: The What, How and Why of It. Steele explains, “Promising ideas + hard work = good…
Tag: craft of writing
Writing – 6 Essential Steps to Publication
If you’re on the path to publication, it’s important that you learn the craft of writing – that’s the first tip.
Become an Author – 5 Basic Rules
It may seem like becoming an author today is a no-brainer. You just write something, get it up on Kindle, and you’re an author. Well, that’s true, but I wouldn’t consider you an author. And, neither would any other experienced authors. And, chances are, if you get any readers, they wouldn’t call you an author….
Being a Writer – Learn the Craft of Writing
In the June 2010 issue of The Writer, author Jane Yolen discussed the need to learn the craft of writing in an article titled, “Dedicate Yourself to a Writing Apprenticeship.” She explained that the process is slow and long, but is necessary to being a writer, to learn the craft of writing. If you’re wondering…