Madison Scott-Clary
1. Read a lot. Read stuff you love. Read stuff you hate. Read stuff where you like the style but hate the plot. Read stuff where you like the plot but hate the style. All these will give you ideas and inspiration for coming up with your own style and stories.
2. You will write stuff you read later and cringe at. This is a sign that you've grown as a writer, and it should make you feel good! Learn from your own works as well as others'.
3. When you plan a work, also give some thought to style. Do you want it to feel brisk, fast paced, and dynamic? Or would the story be better served by something slow, stately, and introspective? Once you've settled on a style, keep that in mind as you work, and your writing will feel more cohesive in the end.
2. You will write stuff you read later and cringe at. This is a sign that you've grown as a writer, and it should make you feel good! Learn from your own works as well as others'.
3. When you plan a work, also give some thought to style. Do you want it to feel brisk, fast paced, and dynamic? Or would the story be better served by something slow, stately, and introspective? Once you've settled on a style, keep that in mind as you work, and your writing will feel more cohesive in the end.
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