As a writer who manages to make a living out of writing, Peter FitzSimons finds he is often approached by aspiring authors for tips on 'how to do it'.
In the article, Plenty to write home about, FitzSimons shares six of his tips. I have added my own brief interpretations...
- Read - lots and frequently.
- Find your voice - practise until you have established a style you are comfortable with.
- Then listen to the little voice - be true to yourself.
- Don't ever say your subject is boring - if it's boring you, your writing will be boring and you will bore readers. Who wants to read something boring?
- The art of writing is rewriting - write, re-write and re-write again. Put it to one side for a while. Take a break. Recharge your batteries and return to it with a fresh pair of eyes, ready to re-write again.
- Don't whinge about how hard it is - no one likes a moaner. Of course it's hard - if it was easy, everyone would be doing it. Just get on with it. It gets easier.
Can anyone suggest any more?
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