Writing Guides
Most writers, including me, have a number of writing guides collected over many years.
The need for guides changes through a writer's career. I started with the beginner guides and, much later, went to marketing and publishing books.
What I was after (and still am) is clear information presented in an entertaining way. I find I recall things better if I like what I've read. Also guides should be encouraging, otherwise why read on?
My favourite writing guide is On Writing by Stephen King. I am also fond of the Wannabe Writer guides written by the much missed Jane Wenham-Jones.
A good test of a guide is its readability (and re-readability).
Which guides have you found useful?
The need for guides changes through a writer's career. I started with the beginner guides and, much later, went to marketing and publishing books.
What I was after (and still am) is clear information presented in an entertaining way. I find I recall things better if I like what I've read. Also guides should be encouraging, otherwise why read on?
My favourite writing guide is On Writing by Stephen King. I am also fond of the Wannabe Writer guides written by the much missed Jane Wenham-Jones.
A good test of a guide is its readability (and re-readability).
Which guides have you found useful?
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Oct 10, 2023 05:01AM
Hi Allison! I just wanted to say that I love reading your blog. I read it every time you post it. I find I agree with nearly everything you say! I read Stephen King's "On Writing" early in my career. I loved it! I found it very easy to read, helpful and encouraging. It's one the best of it's genre in my opinion. Anyway, thanks for blogging, my friend!! Take care and I'll see you around :)
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Many thanks, Jim, and you are most welcome.
