Friday, March 2, 2012

WRITING TIPS

I am always inspired by successful writers taking the time out to encourage. Here are a few tips I would like to share with you:

"Read a lot and write a lot." Reading and understanding different styles is integral to finding your own style. Stephen King

Keep your day job. John Grisham suggests finding your career outside of writing. Experience life, suffering, and love to be able to write effectively.

Don't be afraid of failure. "A ratio of failures is built into the process of writing. The wastebasket has evolved for a reason." Margaret Atwood

Never stop trying. "A professional writer is an amateur who didn't quit." Richard Bach

"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it." Roald Dahl

Keep writing...
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  1. Rosemary GemmellMarch 2, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    All too true, Diane - thanks for these. Like the Richard Back and Roald Dahl quotes.

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    1. Diane FordhamMarch 3, 2012 at 7:50 AM

      Hi Rosemary - I like those two as well. Thanks again, for stopping by. x

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  2. writing and living by Richard P HughesMarch 3, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    Good advice all around.

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    1. Diane FordhamMarch 3, 2012 at 7:51 AM

      Hello Richard, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I appreciate that!

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    2. CarolbMarch 3, 2012 at 11:02 PM

      I particularly like the Margaret Atwood quote.
      Though they are all true- and worth remembering when the writing gets tough.

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    3. Diane FordhamMarch 4, 2012 at 10:26 AM

      Hello Carol - I did smile when I read that one. Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. Rae ArgentMarch 4, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Like the lady above I particularly liked the comment from Margaret Atwood. It actually made me laugh out loud. Any advice or tips from 'those who have been there' are worth there weight in gold.

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  4. PatsyMarch 5, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Excellent advice!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 5, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    "Write from the heart is a good place to start and don’t try to force it along, ‘cause try all you might if the words just ain’t right then they’re sure to come out looking wrong."

    Anonymous, Blogsville.

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  6. David P. KingMarch 6, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    Such inspiration. Thanks for these great quotes! :)

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    1. Diane FordhamMarch 6, 2012 at 1:05 PM

      You are welcome David. Thanks for stopping by :-)

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  7. PatsyMarch 6, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Diane, there's an award for you over on my blog.

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  8. UnknownMarch 7, 2012 at 2:23 AM

    Ha. I love Margaret Atwood's. All very sound advice.

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  9. AnonymousMarch 13, 2012 at 3:15 AM

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  10. AnonymousApril 13, 2012 at 11:22 PM

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  11. AnonymousApril 13, 2012 at 11:23 PM

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