Do you want to be the next Hemingway? Maybe I just want to have my own tofu block in the school journal to make my blog rich with touching texts?Then, you need to sharpen your pen first. AndChengIt is not easy to be a good writer.You need hard work, but these expenditures are worthwhile. As long as you start from today, with 1.1 drops of effort, you will surely become a good writer.
Personally, I have been writing for 17 years, and I have written all kinds of style publications: novels, newspapers, magazines, blogs, and so on. But I am still working hard, so that you can write better articles. It is the same for any writer: no best, only better. Looking back at my writing career in the past two decades, I have had a painful experience and the joy of growth. I would like to share some of my experiences with you. No matter what your current level is, these suggestions (at least 12th) will be enlightening to you.
- Read excellent works:This is obvious, but an immediate method. If you do not read more good works, you do not know how to write better works. Excellent Writers start by reading others' excellent works, start by imitating them, and finally surpass them to form their own styles. Read as many famous books as possible. When reading the content, pay attention to the article's problems and writing skills.
- Write as much as possible:Write every day. If possible, write several times a day. If you write more, you can write better. Learning how to write is the same as learning. Write yourself, write a blog, and contribute to the publishing house. It's just writing. The more you practice, the faster your writing level will be.
- Write down your inspiration anytime, anywhere:Take a notebook with you (with a small card filled with nbokov) and remember it immediately when you are inspired by your novel, article, or character in the novel. When you listen to other people's conversations and all have an epiphany, or you see a prose poem or a lyrics that make you very touched, you can write them down as a horse. Inspiration is always fleeting. You can record it in time to become the material for your writing. My habit is to list the articles I want to write for my blog, and constantly add them.
- Special Writing Time:It is a habit to find a time period without any interruptions as a special writing time every day. For me, early morning is the best time. It can be lunch, evening, or late night. No matter what you do, write as a daily task. Write for at least half an hour every day. Of course, it is better to have an hour. If you are a full-time writer like me, you need to write for more hours. Please don't worry, it will only make you write better.
- Graffiti:In the face of the entire White Paper, the full version of the white screen, there is no way to start, it must be terrible. You will think: I'll take a look at the email or take a nap! Sir, never do this. Start writing right away and type right away. It doesn't matter what you write, just let me hear the sound of your keyboard. Everything is easy as long as you start writing. Like me, I like to knock on my name and the title of the article first. It should not be difficult, and then I will expand the plot slowly and integrate it into my whole body... The key is: you can write or graffiti at will, but you can start to write the text as soon as possible.
- Concentration:Writing is a single-minded task. It is impossible to write well in a noisy environment or at the same time. Writing requires a quiet environment and a little soft background music. Even with the minimum requirement, you need to use the WriteRoom, DarkRoom, and Writer writing software in full screen (without any interference from other software) without interrupting the writing. Turn off the mailbox, turn off MSN and Gtalk, turn off the phone and mobile phone, turn off the TV, and clear useless things on the desk. Clear all distractions unrelated to writing. Now is the time for writing. It seems that you put yourself in a box and enter the writing state without any interruption.
- Plan first and then write:
This seems to be in conflict with "casual graffiti". In fact, this is not the case. Before you sit down and write it, make a plan or preview it in your mind. This is a very useful method. When you are running every day, think about what you want to write or take a walk to brainstorm. Then, write down what you want and make a brief outline. When you are ready to start writing, it can be expanded quickly, because there are both ideas and ideas. Here, we have a trilogy of ideas about novels. You can refer to this article: Snowflake.
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- Innovation:
You need to imitate famous people, which does not mean you have to write exactly the same as them. You can try a new way of writing, learn a little from here, and learn a little from there. Gradually, you will have your own style, style, and ideas. Try some different expressions or create some distinctive expressions. You can try each method to see how it works. If it is not good, you don't need to worry about it.
- Modify:
You begin to think about your text, and then try to write it to show the story. Finally, you need to look back and see what you have written. This is very important. Many writers don't want to modify it once they write it. It takes time and effort to write it, and it takes time to modify it. This is really a thankless job. But if you want to write better, you must learn how to modify it. A good work is made up of repeated scrutiny and modifications, which will make your work stand out from mediocrity. Look at what you write, not just spelling and syntax errors, but also meaningless words, chaotic structures, and sentences that people don't understand. The goal is to make the changes clearer, more direct, and more vivid.
- Concise and concise:
This is the most important thing in your modification process. Modify the sentence and segment to delete all irrelevant topics. A short sentence is more convincing than a long piece of nonsense, and the vernacular is more popular than obscure terminology. Remember: simplicity is power.
- Infectious sentences:Use infectious verbs in short sentences. Of course, this is not required for every sentence. You need to change. However, try more attractive sentences. In addition, you do not have to wait until you modify it. You have to consider this issue when you first write it.
- Obtain others' feedback:
There will be no progress in building a car behind closed doors, so that others can read your articles and give you feedback. It is best to have experienced writers and editors. They will give you pertinent and insightful suggestions. Listen carefully, accept it even if it is some criticism, and say it against your ears. This will only allow you to write better.
- Is it a scorpion or a horse? Pull it out and slide it out.:For you, you need to let others read your work. Your work is not for anyone you want to read, so that everyone can read your article. You have to publish your own books, publish your own short stories and poems, and provide them to the publishing house. If you have already started to write a blog, congratulations! This is a good start. If no one has browsed it yet, you need to put it on a blog service website with a higher traffic volume, so that readers can leave a message and give you suggestions. Everyone will watch what you write. It may be a headache at the beginning, but this is the only way for every writer to grow up. Let's post your words right away.
- Adopt a conversational style:
Many people write very officially, but I found that writing as we speak will make the article smoother (without sighs ). In this way, the reader looks more comfortable. At the beginning, it was not easy to write such a statement. You need to stick to it. Maybe it will lead to another problem. To read more colloquial, you need to break some grammar rules (just like my previous sentence ). This is because the syntax will make your article seem unnatural. If there are no other reasons, do not break the syntax rules. You need to know what you are doing and why.
- Good start and end:
The beginning and end are the focus of the article. Especially the beginning. If you cannot attract readers at the beginning of the story, it is difficult for them to patiently read the entire article. Therefore, you should spend more time thinking about how to write the beginning. Once you are interested in the beginning, they will want to know more... After the beginning is written, you can get a wonderful end, which will make readers look forward to your next masterpiece.
Original article: A Guide to Becoming a Better Writer: 15 Practical Tips-Zenhabits | Translation: Cooldog111
