E.G. Bella
Keep writing AND keep reading!
The only way to actually improve at writing is to write, so have fun with it! Experiment with genres, story lengths, and plot ideas until you find the types of stories you like to write best. Write chronologically, out-of-order, short stories, novels, drabbles - anything and everything. Don't be afraid to try out new things, and most of all just keep getting those words out. The longer you write, the more refined your personal writing style and your skill will grow.
And don't forget to keep reading too! Fiction, non-fiction, novels, short stories, any genres...as you read, stay aware of how the author handles certain situations. How do they write their descriptions? What is their writing style like? Are their characters relatable? If you enjoy the book, study why, and take note of how you might use similar strategies in your own writing. And if you don't enjoy it, figure out why not - and stay away from using similar content in your works. Reading how-to books on the craft of writing is also a fantastic way to keep learning.
Lastly, remember that if you write, you're already a writer! And if you continue to write and read diligently, your skills are only going to improve. You've got this!
The only way to actually improve at writing is to write, so have fun with it! Experiment with genres, story lengths, and plot ideas until you find the types of stories you like to write best. Write chronologically, out-of-order, short stories, novels, drabbles - anything and everything. Don't be afraid to try out new things, and most of all just keep getting those words out. The longer you write, the more refined your personal writing style and your skill will grow.
And don't forget to keep reading too! Fiction, non-fiction, novels, short stories, any genres...as you read, stay aware of how the author handles certain situations. How do they write their descriptions? What is their writing style like? Are their characters relatable? If you enjoy the book, study why, and take note of how you might use similar strategies in your own writing. And if you don't enjoy it, figure out why not - and stay away from using similar content in your works. Reading how-to books on the craft of writing is also a fantastic way to keep learning.
Lastly, remember that if you write, you're already a writer! And if you continue to write and read diligently, your skills are only going to improve. You've got this!
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