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I want to become a writer
What does everyone here do to become a better writer? I want to be a writer when I grow up and I want to know if there are any writing excercises to become a better one. I know reading helps...but I'm just always in a writers block because all my writing is the same and it gets frustrating.
Know any way to improve my writing?
Anything...even if you think it sounds stupid.
Thanks! :)
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yay! A writer! that has writer's block. i totally feel your pain.
first i would suggest reading. a lot. a whole lot. When you read, you start to get a feel for writing. trust me, this helps.
next, you probably want to map out a story to write. i find that making character for stories is always easier then actually writing the stories, so try making some characters and soon a plot will begin to develop out of them.
i would also suggest buying a very large notebook and...well...filling it. with anything you feel like writing. rants, raves, poems, ides, more rants...it will help you get through rough patches.
and finally...don't be afraid to suck. i mean, if you're writing something and you think it's bad, keep writing! you can always edit it later and make it even better, or you can scrap the whole thing altogether and try it from a different approach (only next time you'll know how to make it not suck. n_n).
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My personal approch to ditching writers block:
Have a long shower, Play some relaxing music, put burn some sented candles oil or incense, and meditae for a while. I find I have to be totaly relaxed to let the words flow.
I have heard that whilst not in the blocking zone, one should write a little every day, but I'm not sure if this works. You should certainly read more of your chosen genre.
Yes there are excersise one can do, they inclde things like describing somthing very simple and everyday, and making it sound amazing, or going to a park and writing a chaercter profile, or a little bit of story anout random people you see.
There are planty of books and websites that have more of these sorts of excersises, I suggest you head down to you local libary or book store.
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Think of your life and relate it to your work in some way, think if I were this person what would I want to do and say in this situation. Most writers know to write about something they know and when your writing its about your feelings and your approach to it, so get apply things to your life, your friends actions and reactions, just apply the details in a fruitful manner.
Cspinoza1
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When I get a writers block I like to set it aside and do something extreme.Then when I come back to it I might have something to write about. Our you could try something new and write songs or poetry. People when awards for those kinds of writing all the time.
~Elle~
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I really don't know.read a damn book
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Write little stories. Take references from many different books that you've read and write a novel yourself.
-shay :-)
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All of what everyone else said... but also, try "tightening" pieces -- take something you're pretty happy with, and try to get it smaller by a third without losing anything important. You'll think about every last word, and read the piece with fresh eyes.
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Always keep a notebook with you. ALWAYS. First rule of inspiration: it always tries to hit you when you're least prepared.
If you have writer's block, have think of five random words and write a couple sentences or a poem with them. Better yet, have someone else think of the words.
Find a picture you like and write about what's happening, what the people are thinking, et cetera. Better yet, do so with a picture you hate - it'll open up your possibilities (since you mentioned that all your writing sounds the same).
Write fan fiction. It sounds silly, but it helps your writing skills if you can convincingly write about someone else's world (making sure everyone's in character and the tone and mood don't change too much from the original will strengthen your writing as well).
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i don't know any good strategies but i think you could try to write different stories and see what youre good at. im good at writing fantasy i hate realistic. i can't write a good realistic story. but you may be able to write realistic stories. who knows? i hope this helps
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write. randomly. see where it takes you. then once you fix the writer's block, write a lot and try to get feedback. good luck!
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The best way to get better at writing is to write.
Seek criticism, but don't try to get it form peers... too often, people's friends are all "wow! that's great!"... which is not at all helpful. Seek out someone that you know write well, and ask their advice.
When I write, I think alot about symbolism, description, a the exact verbage I choose.
If you have writers block, stop writing. Go do something else. I usually go ride my bike for about 40 miles or so... I'm not kidding... and while out riding, I just let the imagination run free... think of whatever comes to mind. If something good comes up, I repeat that to myself over and over until it is memorized... maybe I build upon that concept. And if it is what I'm looking for, I jot it down, maybe to develop it into something more: a short story, the start of a novel, etc.
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Aside from reading, you could always go to your local library and ask books about writing and composition. There should be books there that can give you pointers on how to be a better writer...or if you don't feel like going there you could always search the internet. Also, don't forget the saying "Practice makes perfect". Keep a journal and compose short stories and poems whenever you can. That way you could see what area you need to improve on and the progress you're making in becoming a good writer.
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Just write and don't think too much about whether you are writing good or bad stuff. Write about anything that comes into your brain. Tell yourself you are going to write 2 pages (or whatever amount you want to give yourself) then just start. Here's an example:
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I am going to write a paragraph about stuff.
I sat in front of my computer wondering if the heater was broken because it was getting cold. I didn't realize that this was the begining of the next ice age, but ultimately I read in the newspaper the next morning that weather changes had occured all around the world.
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Don't worry about how it is good, bad, the same, different. Just put down words. Add conversations and descriptions. This does two things. It gives you practice, and you will eventually find characters and plot ideas among the jibberish.
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