There are many people and
organizations out there who offer web seminars and online classes to help
improve writing skills. Be very careful choosing the right one if you decide to
pay for the knowledge. I have found that
there are many writers, editors and publishers, who freely offer help and assistance and give useful
comments and ideas. Often the information you need is right at your fingertips.
Open up the browser, plug in your
keywords, and begin searching for the information you need. I’ve taken the liberty of plugging (below) a couple
of useful sites that I have found; they have given me insightful information
and remind me of good habits to keep improving my writing skills.
There are also many forums and discussion
groups with real people, with real experience, and they are willing to help.
I urge any writer to take advantage of the
knowledge from the community already out there, already discussing the same things we all need - good writing skills.
I have never been one to ask for help,
being an independent free thinker, but the knowledge
I received just by asking is irreplaceable. The “help” from
a cooperative discussion exchanging ideas, and of course the value of
real experience, is priceless. With all
these forums, discussion groups, and the wonderful web browser, it is so easy
to get the information you need. It is very refreshing to have so many writers out there who are
willing to share ideas with other writers.
This support has inspired me to continue working, and continue writing. I can do this in my own way, in my own time,
and with my own thoughts. I am not part
of the flock – I am an individual, respected as such, and only one voice among
many other individual and unique voices.
This week I am still editing my book, focusing on the story's structure, to ensure the correct foundation is in place to create the appropriate
element of tension and flow. Just like an old
fashioned sewing machine, where the user always had to keep the tension at the
proper level otherwise the thread would break; the same goes with a story. If the tension is too tight the thread will
snap, and if there is no tension the stitches become a loose and the seam is no
good.
Suggestions to other (aspiring) writers-
1
-do your research, and read
2-
make sure your sentences are properly structured, and read
3-
make sure your idea flows forward while balancing the idea that you want to get
across, and read.
So
you may have ascertained my main idea – to write well you need to know and recognize
good writing.
The best way to do this is
to READ! Happy reading to all.
LINKS:
Community Sites &
tips from Writers/editors/publishers:
She Writes (not
just for women)
Writing.com -Writing
community
Writers Digest: articles from one of the most visited community sites
5 Simple Steps on Creating
Suspense in Fiction
Great story telling
Writing Inspiration from
Andre Dubus III: How to Stay True to Yourself
9 must follow
manuscript rules:
There are also so many writers who have blog pages filled
with useful ideas and knowledge regarding formatting, software,
self-publishing, creating ebooks, and much more, to help.