Daniel B. Oliver
I have three main points.
First, take a writing class. If one writes fiction, take a fiction writing class. There are certain rules in fiction that must be followed. Also, one learns the intricacies of publishing through these classes. One doesn’t need a Masters in Creative Writing. I took two fiction writing classes at my local community college, which helped me immensely.
Second, read a variety of other authors. One can even read nonfiction to help one’s writing. The amount of styles that writers employ is infinite. One can learn from every one of them.
Third, quit one’s day job if one can. Writing is strenuous. If one can do it full time, one is more productive.
First, take a writing class. If one writes fiction, take a fiction writing class. There are certain rules in fiction that must be followed. Also, one learns the intricacies of publishing through these classes. One doesn’t need a Masters in Creative Writing. I took two fiction writing classes at my local community college, which helped me immensely.
Second, read a variety of other authors. One can even read nonfiction to help one’s writing. The amount of styles that writers employ is infinite. One can learn from every one of them.
Third, quit one’s day job if one can. Writing is strenuous. If one can do it full time, one is more productive.
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