Am I really a writer?
- westgirl
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Am I really a writer?
Growing up I wrote poetry, short stories and I loved to read.
Today, I still love to read and I also have a burning desire to write a book.
The reasons I question whether or not I am a writer are quite simple but confussing.
First, I didn't grow up creating descriptive characters and stories within which each moment of my time was spent writing about them. Or, more frustrating, I can't come up with any ideas for a novel. I would say I have writters block, but I haven't written any part of a novel to have a block.
So, is it possible for me to be a writer, when I can't come up with any ideas of what to write about, and all I have is a passion to write?
- Kenn_Baker
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Look at other people's work and see what inspires you.
Think about what drives you and what you are passionate about.
Look up details about something random. For me it was Hyenas. Spotted hyenas are fascinating and the more I learned about them the more I wanted to learn. Now, I've done countless art pieces on them.
When you actually start writing, don't stop and start reading what you have so far. Continue writing. When you are finished, then go back and read and correct as needed, but if you pick it apart as you go, you will never finish. Also on that note. If you hit a road block with a character's name, or a line of dialogue write something like: He says "something cool that foreshadows the later events" and move on. Stop for nothing.
I hope this helps.
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- Maud Fitch
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You really need to test yourself by joining a writers group and getting a peer to read your work.
If you can take constructive criticism face-to-face, you will keep writing.
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For example, no matter how much someone wants to be a stand-up comic, if they aren't naturally funny, most likely, they won't succeed at being a stand-up comic. Sure, you can work hard at it, study other great comics, etc; but most of the time, it really comes down to whether or not you just have the talent to do so.
But to be clear, this can totally depend on what type of writing you mean. Some people may not be good at fiction writing, but may be excellent with essays or biogrophies. Maybe your particular writing style is good for journalism. This is something that may be the case with you: maybe you are good writer, but just haven't find your niche.
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Like I'm doingC0ldf1re wrote:Perhaps a "writer" would have come back to this thread, to write some more...




- mtoagtechnology
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It looks so as if you are a writer.Thanks for such wonderful post.
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Flattery will get you everywhere on this forum!mtoagtechnology wrote:... It looks so as if you are a writer.Thanks for such wonderful post.



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I wish all the budding writers All the best.
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