What are your tips? Here are some from other writers..
‘I find if I stop exactly at the point where I believe I know what is going to happen next in the story, then come back to this when I begin again either I feel confirmed with the direction or the story ‘tells me’ to change direction. usually this works!’ Christine Richard, OBE, FRSA; Author ‘Whitewalls’ and ‘Autumn at Whitewalls’ (recently published.
‘I’ve just re-read Stephen King’s ‘On Writing’. Not only is it a brilliant biography to read, occasionally laugh out loud, it’s a refreshing approach that cuts through all the rules and regulations that hem you in when you are simply trying to GET IT DOWN! Available from GOMA library or any other Glasgow library if you are a member. Probably out of print now.’ FWS Member Lowri Potts
‘Don’t wait for inspiration, just keep writing however rubbishy it seems. Inspiration will arrive, trust me.’ For me this tip has never failed. Anne Clarke, FWS
Four common errors described by Caro Clarke: http://www.caroclarke.com/fourfaults.html
Beginners blunders by Marg Gilks: http://www.writing-world.com/fiction/fiction10.shtml
Writing tips from famous authors: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/sep/10/my-best-writing-tip-william-boyd-jeanette-winterson
Stephen King in On Writing: http://www.openculture.com/2014/03/stephen-kings-top-20-rules-for-writers.html
Hello am new to writing how can you give me some tips I write short stories although sometime when I start writing I find I can,t stop.thanks again carol
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Hi Carol, I advise you to join a local writing group.
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So, the only tip on a page called WRITING TIPS is to join a writer’s group? That’s inspiring!
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Writing tips are a ‘work in progress’ on this site. We will shortly be calling for tips from Federation members – why not send us yours?
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