Jon Wasik
Write. Write some more. Keep writing. And it doesn't have to be a novel or even a complete story, just write, practice, hone your craft. With very few exceptions, writing is not an innate talent. It takes practice to be good, and like any other skill, the more practice you get, the better.
However, there's on aspect most authors don't touch on - writing itself is indeed important, but so is being able to piece together a cohesive, compelling story. This, too, takes practice, as well as a keen eye when consuming stories. So whenever you read a book, watch a movie, etc, pay attention to the story, to the characters, to how all of the elements interact. Try to discern what works and what doesn't, both for yourself and your audience, and then try to figure out how the successful elements can work in your own unique writing style.
However, there's on aspect most authors don't touch on - writing itself is indeed important, but so is being able to piece together a cohesive, compelling story. This, too, takes practice, as well as a keen eye when consuming stories. So whenever you read a book, watch a movie, etc, pay attention to the story, to the characters, to how all of the elements interact. Try to discern what works and what doesn't, both for yourself and your audience, and then try to figure out how the successful elements can work in your own unique writing style.
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