All the above
suggestions are necessary for a writer to grow and polish his
work, but they are not individually or collectively the
greatest secret to writing.
If you really want to be
a writer then write. The act of writing is the greatest
secret.
* A Little
Advice.
If you want to write,
write. Write five pages a day, no more no less, but write that
five pages religiously. Write when you're sick; write when
you're well. Write when you feel like it; write when you don't
feel like it. Write when you're up; write when you're down. In
a year's time you'll have 1,500 pages, (give or take). In ten
years you'll have 15,000 pages.
* Ninety Percent and Ten
Percent
I have followed that
advice and I have had three technical manuals and one work of
fiction published. Most of the words I've written, (probably
ninety percent), are not worth the paper and ink I've
expended... but they were necessary to get to the ten percent
that makes me proud.
* Nothing is
Wasted
Actually the writings of
the ninety percent are not wasted. They give me an endless
supply of ideas. They also demonstrate growth in my writing
skills over time.
* Set a
Time
Set aside time everyday
to write. Writing takes time and
commitment.
* In
Conclusion
To be a writer you must
write.
Copyright 2009
J-me
