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by Anonymous on July 17th, 2005

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How do I become a writer?

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  • by Alonzo Garbonzo on October 14th, 2005

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    You can be a writer right now. Just think of yourself as a writer. If you write anything more complex than a grocery list, you're a writer. It takes a lot of practice, for example, to write clear, concise letters and memos. This type of writing is not considered "creative," however.

    By writer, I think the questioner intends to write things others will want to read and even pay to read. The best source of advice is successful authors. You're in luck because there is plenty of material out there. Here is a sample.

    Stephen King, David Morrell, Ernest Hemingway, Kurt Vonnegut Jr., and William Goldman have produced fine material on writing.

    Anyone interested in writing has to read Stephen King’s On Writing.
    http://www.authorsontheweb.com/features/0101on_writing/013101on_writing.asp

    David Morrell is a frequent lecturer on writing. I was lucky to attend one of them. He has also written an excellent book on the subject.
    http://www.davidmorrell.net/

    A must is Hemingway's A Moveable Feast. The hilarious tale is packed with insights about writing. http://www.mcgoodwin.net/pages/otherbooks/eh_moveablefeast.html

    Vonnegut's Wampeters, Foma & Granfaloons gives some good advice to writers. Vonnegut is a national treasure and should be read by anyone who wants to appreciate American literature as its best. http://www.vonnegutweb.com/collections/wfg.html

    Finally, William Goldman's Adventures in the Screen Trade is one of the finest books I know of about writing. These should keep you busy for a while. http://www.writersstore.com/product.php?products_id=68

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    • I bet you've written one or two books, yourself, AG. Nice answer & A+ references.

      Jodie44

      by Jodie44 on October 17th, 2005

    • Great answer!

      Ravenclaw Eagle

      by Ravenclaw Eagle on March 12th, 2006

    • This is excellent advice; although, I didn't ask this question, it helps me, as well! Great links! Grab yourself a cookie!

      Answers101

      by Answers101 on March 19th, 2006

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