I definitely need to start reading books on writing. So far, my only sources of learning are Tim Hickson's "On Writing" series on his YouTube Channel "Hello Future Me", and "Show, Don't Tell" by Sandra Gerth.
I wouldn't say I'm a natural, but my style of learning is through the examples of others. So when I read a book and I like the author's voice/technique, I take a note of it and try it out with my own voice.
Thanks for the tips on books. Very helpful, I'll check them out. Steven King (believe it or not) wrote a very good book about writing On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. Although it's unfortunately (or fortunately, because he is a very successful and prolific author) half autobiography, it has a lot of wisdom for those of us trying to put words to pages.
I definitely need to start reading books on writing. So far, my only sources of learning are Tim Hickson's "On Writing" series on his YouTube Channel "Hello Future Me", and "Show, Don't Tell" by Sandra Gerth.
Maybe you're a natural... it hasn't come naturally to me.
I wouldn't say I'm a natural, but my style of learning is through the examples of others. So when I read a book and I like the author's voice/technique, I take a note of it and try it out with my own voice.
Have a few other good ones on my webpage
Thanks for the tips on books. Very helpful, I'll check them out. Steven King (believe it or not) wrote a very good book about writing On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. Although it's unfortunately (or fortunately, because he is a very successful and prolific author) half autobiography, it has a lot of wisdom for those of us trying to put words to pages.
Yes on my website? The Stephen King one's, a good one. An exciting read.