SOME WRITING TIPS - 'A SIMPLE RECIPE FOR WRITING SUCCESS' by Craig Lock
* That's a metaphor, btw
"It's easy being a writer... the hardest part is figuring how to
make a living, whilst one does so."
"I got sick and tired of waiting for writing success... so just
carried on without it."
Here is a short article in the form of a bit of advice for
aspiring writers, which I hope may be helpful.
My advice for aspiring writers* is as follows...
* What's the definition of an aspiring writer? A waiter!
(Don't worry, I was one too... though I spilt more than was left
in the glass; so no wonder I had to carry on writing!
* Write something every day. Regularilty and practice makes
"purrfect".
* "Remember that getting published takes a great deal of
commitment and hard work.
* Learn patience. Things move slowly in the world of publishing -
usually far longer than initial promises.
* Treat writing as your career; so take it seriously.
* Learn everything you can about the writing "business" and the
craft of writing creatively.
* Be open to criticism from your peers. Still far easier to
criticicise than create, eh? Incidentally, there has never been a
monument built honouring a critic!
* Listen to your heart, your intuition, the "core of your being"
(sounds "real airy-fairy stuff" that, Craig!). Write what you
love - not what the MARKET wants (unless you are desperate for
purely financial rewards from your writing). That's not a "true
writer", I believe!
* Join a writers' association and mix with other strange
"arty-farty, airy-fairy intellectual types".
* "Write as you talk yourself." - Maeve Binchy.
* Write as honestly as you can.
Writers help people to see the world differently. Make your story
real. Be totally honest to the story that is being told. My
"journey" of my various books is my life journey.
Always remember,
* Writing is hard (and sustained) work - a writer has to work
hard every day, even when one does not feel inspired. So I make
sure I'm inspired at 7am each day.
* Small ideas become bigger, when you leave to your creative
subconscious mind. Seek inspiration (from within and or
externally from God, "the Ultimate Source") regularly.
* Revise your work constantly; but one has to "call a halt"
sometime.
* Strive for perfection, but accept excellence in your writing.
* Believe in yourself and in the quality of your work. You have
something unique to offer the world: the gift of sharing.
Remember that dreams can come true in your writing... and in your
life.
Happy writing and good luck
Craig Lock
http://www.craiglockbooks.com
"The world would have you agree with its dismal dream of
limitation. But the light would have you soar like the eagle of
your sacred visions."
- Alan Cohen
The "original" Online Creative Writing Course
http://www.craiglock.com/writer/index.html
Craig Lock's books are available at:
http://www.nzenterprise.com/writer/books.html
http://www.novelty-gift.com/ebooks.html and
http://www.bridgeniche.com
All proceeds go to needy and underprivileged children - MINE
P.S: Don't worry about the world ending today... it's already
tomorrow in "little" scenic and tranquil New Zealand
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Sharing some thoughts in Writing the Novel
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