It might be a passion you’ve had your whole life or it could be a newly discovered talent, but finding out how to become a writer takes hard work and diligence.
One of the easiest ways to tell if you have what it takes to be a writer is if you have the constant need to express yourself. Writing is a talent that comes naturally to some but will take time to perfect for all. In today’s world, you can record your book using a digital recorder, then have a ‘ghost writer’ take your content, organize it, fix the grammar and make a book out of it always giving the author of the content 100% of the credit.
It takes immense amount of time to perfect the craft of vocabulary, expression and prose. To become a writer you must learn from other writers. Constantly read works from authors in your field of interest. Learn how they explain themselves, how they tell a story, and then rework what they do to fit with your own style.
William Faulkner said, “Read, read, read. Read everything – trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You’ll absorb it. Then write. If it’s good, you’ll find out. If it’s not, throw it out of the window.”
Always save time for reading about perfecting the craft of writing. Read books on grammar, books on how to publish a book, books on writers block. There are many experts who have come before you that have gladly put their knowledge out in the world for you to use. Take advantage of them and learn from the best.
To be a writer you must write. Don’t be afraid of making a mistake or worrying if others won’t like what you’re writing. Remember that this is your passion and that you are writing to fulfill your own dreams. Practice writing and find your flow – your style. Take a notebook with you where ever you go so you can always be writing. With practice comes perfection.
Becoming a writer doesn’t happen over night, it is something that has always been with you and a skill that just needs to be developed.
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