You're a Writer
What it takes to be a successful writer.41 total reviews
Comment from tfawcus
Some good advice here. As with any craft, continual practice is needed to improve skills. There's a lot of help out there, online and in formal academic classes. Support groups such as FS can be highly motivational, too.
Just one of those infernal typos in this: At uniersities (universities) they attend writing creative class. Also, the 'they' in this sentence is undefined. 'People' might be better.
Thanks for posting this. I feel sure it will be most helpful to other people on site.
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2021
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Some good advice here. As with any craft, continual practice is needed to improve skills. There's a lot of help out there, online and in formal academic classes. Support groups such as FS can be highly motivational, too.
Just one of those infernal typos in this: At uniersities (universities) they attend writing creative class. Also, the 'they' in this sentence is undefined. 'People' might be better.
Thanks for posting this. I feel sure it will be most helpful to other people on site.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2021
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Thank you! I have fixed the mistake. Thanks for your help!
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
We all have a story in us... those famous words are so true. It's learning how to put our words down on paper. Fanstory is the perfect place to start, with all the help you can get (if you let it) you will soon start writing well written stories. It's being open enough to take advice and not think you don't need it. Even proffessionals need help. Your contest entry is inspiring and I hope people will see it for the good advice it gives. Well done and good luck in the contest. Well done and good luck! :) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2021
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We all have a story in us... those famous words are so true. It's learning how to put our words down on paper. Fanstory is the perfect place to start, with all the help you can get (if you let it) you will soon start writing well written stories. It's being open enough to take advice and not think you don't need it. Even proffessionals need help. Your contest entry is inspiring and I hope people will see it for the good advice it gives. Well done and good luck in the contest. Well done and good luck! :) Sandra xx
Comment Written 12-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2021
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Thank you!
Comment from JennStar
I liked this short essay it at points read almost like a poem.
A couple of editing notes in the last paragraph-
"Never give up on it. If it is your first time, then no worries. Keep at it and never stop writing, (I don't think this comma is needed)...Remember(,- add) it is a business.... uniersities (universities).
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2021
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I liked this short essay it at points read almost like a poem.
A couple of editing notes in the last paragraph-
"Never give up on it. If it is your first time, then no worries. Keep at it and never stop writing, (I don't think this comma is needed)...Remember(,- add) it is a business.... uniersities (universities).
Comment Written 12-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2021
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Thank you! I fixed the mistake is it good enough for five stars?
Comment from Ric Myworld
Yes, you can certainly do all of those things, or at least that's what all the books say. And you definitely have to spend the time it takes to find your own tone. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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Yes, you can certainly do all of those things, or at least that's what all the books say. And you definitely have to spend the time it takes to find your own tone. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 11-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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Thank you and you're welcome!
Comment from Gretchen Keefer
You have hit the main difficulty with being a writer - discouragement. I like that you keep encouraging the beginning writer to continue working at his craft. I agree that writing courses are not always necessary, but you did not give any other suggestions on how or where to "study hard".
I'm not sure just suggesting "go to university or take classes" is an adequate suggestion for improvement, when you already told the new writer that classes were not necessary. Perhaps drop the "study hard" and suggest "write often" or "work with others"
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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You have hit the main difficulty with being a writer - discouragement. I like that you keep encouraging the beginning writer to continue working at his craft. I agree that writing courses are not always necessary, but you did not give any other suggestions on how or where to "study hard".
I'm not sure just suggesting "go to university or take classes" is an adequate suggestion for improvement, when you already told the new writer that classes were not necessary. Perhaps drop the "study hard" and suggest "write often" or "work with others"
Comment Written 11-Aug-2021
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Thank you!
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I did what you suggested. Now is it good enough for a five stars rating? Thanks for your help!
Comment from LJbutterfly
You've given great advice in this piece about what it takes to become a successful writer. I think a little more detail would help...like, telling the writer what to work hard on. Should they work on how to show and not tell, or grammar, or how to build a plot? Or should they study Poetry Dances, right here on FanStory? I agree, a creative writing degree is not necessary, but you need to study your craft, and as you said, "never give up." Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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You've given great advice in this piece about what it takes to become a successful writer. I think a little more detail would help...like, telling the writer what to work hard on. Should they work on how to show and not tell, or grammar, or how to build a plot? Or should they study Poetry Dances, right here on FanStory? I agree, a creative writing degree is not necessary, but you need to study your craft, and as you said, "never give up." Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 11-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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Thank you! They can study about anything to be a writer. It is up to them. Thank you for the best wishes! Happy writing!
Comment from amahra
You covered quite a few things about writing which I would agree with wholeheartedly. It's a good entry though you left out one of the most important and that is editing which means writing several drafts of your work.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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You covered quite a few things about writing which I would agree with wholeheartedly. It's a good entry though you left out one of the most important and that is editing which means writing several drafts of your work.
Comment Written 11-Aug-2021
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Thank you!
Comment from Lana Marie
Thank you for writing in this prompt. I read it as you wrote it to me so I am encouraged to keep writing. " never give up on it, keep added never stop writing" thank you for the advice
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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Thank you for writing in this prompt. I read it as you wrote it to me so I am encouraged to keep writing. " never give up on it, keep added never stop writing" thank you for the advice
Comment Written 11-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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Thank you and you're welcome!
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written non fiction essay you have penned for the writing prompt. You used very good advice and very good encouragement to all that write and for them to keep on writing. I enjoyed reading and reviewing this. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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This is a very well written non fiction essay you have penned for the writing prompt. You used very good advice and very good encouragement to all that write and for them to keep on writing. I enjoyed reading and reviewing this. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
Comment Written 11-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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Thank you! :)
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you are so welcome! keep writing!
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I will!
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blessings!
Comment from Eunice Amero
I agree even iuf you get writers block. You just say Mr. Block leave me alone I will get an idea. I like your expressions about writing. You have to want to and love it. No one else can make that happen bujt you. Thank you
for sharing.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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I agree even iuf you get writers block. You just say Mr. Block leave me alone I will get an idea. I like your expressions about writing. You have to want to and love it. No one else can make that happen bujt you. Thank you
for sharing.
Comment Written 11-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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Thank you, my friend!
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You are more than welcome.
