Juliet Marillier
Not an easy one to answer quickly, but here are four top points:
1. READ as widely as you can, not only within the genre you plan to write in, but across many genres including non-fiction, poetry, memoir, journalism as well as long and short fiction. This is a painless way to learn about style and form. All good writers start off (and continue) as keen readers.
2. Write something every day, even if it's only a journal entry. It helps you establish disciplined writing habits which will stand you in good stead when you find yourself having to meet deadlines.
3. Don't try to tailor your work to the market - what is hot right now will be out of fashion by the time you finish your book and start to shop it around. Instead, write the story you passionately want to write, the one that's bursting to get out.
4. Don't expect to get rich and famous quickly - that very seldom happens. Writing is mostly hard work for very little reward. We do it because we love it. We do it because we can't NOT do it. You will keep on learning and improving your craft all your life. And that's a good thing.
1. READ as widely as you can, not only within the genre you plan to write in, but across many genres including non-fiction, poetry, memoir, journalism as well as long and short fiction. This is a painless way to learn about style and form. All good writers start off (and continue) as keen readers.
2. Write something every day, even if it's only a journal entry. It helps you establish disciplined writing habits which will stand you in good stead when you find yourself having to meet deadlines.
3. Don't try to tailor your work to the market - what is hot right now will be out of fashion by the time you finish your book and start to shop it around. Instead, write the story you passionately want to write, the one that's bursting to get out.
4. Don't expect to get rich and famous quickly - that very seldom happens. Writing is mostly hard work for very little reward. We do it because we love it. We do it because we can't NOT do it. You will keep on learning and improving your craft all your life. And that's a good thing.
More Answered Questions
Jami Bahr
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Juliet Marillier:
Juliet, I LOVE your books. I want to live in them. Your writing is so beautiful and so immersive and just really so wonderful. I wondered if you have ever thought about or been approached regarding other media for your stories. Movies? T.V.? I have thought, while reading Blackthorn and Grim, what a great television series that would make.
Irini
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Juliet Marillier:
Hi Juliet! I know you've answered this question a million times over- the question about writing a 3rd Wildwood book. Whenever you answer, you mention something about wanting to write the third book, but that your publisher didn't want to go on. I was wondering if it's normal for most publishers to pick which book their writers write? And if so, why?
Jessica J
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Juliet Marillier:
Happy Tuesday Juliet! How are you doing? Hoping and wishing when you read this, you and yours are well and safe. As an RN, working at our busy little Urgent Care, can see things that can shake anybody’s mind and soul. So, for me is a daily reminder to give thanks to God and count with all my fingers and toes all the blessings, even those ones that come well disguised. Stay safe. Your fan, Jessica Jimenez RN
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