Over two years ago, I embarked on a lofty and laborious trek, filled with both excitement and frustration. I have been working on a full length science fiction fantasy novel, the ideas of which I began fabricating four years ago, and have been developing ever since.
I find myself inching my way towards Journey's end, a destination that is still distant, but finally coming over the horizon.
I confess that I know very little about writing novels. In fact, I know very little about writing in general. Those that do know anything have tried and tried their hands at the art, over and over again, until they finally stumbled upon something useful. This novel has taught me, and will continue to teach me, more about writing than any class or mentor ever could. It's all about the pursuit. Pursue writing, and it will pursue you. It will teach you, it will guide you. So take a leap off your comfortable lilly pad into the mysterious sparkling water and stretch your legs. Just try it. Embark on a long journey. To be a writer, you have to write. It's as simple as that.
It sounds simple, but this is probably the best advice you can give any aspiring writer. Just do it. Most likely, it's going to suck at first, but practice makes perfect. I didn't have any idea you wrote Sci-fi stuff! I'd love to hear more about what your novel's about!
ReplyDeleteSome of the best writers have never had formal training. It is kind of like musicians. Some famous and talented musicians never learn the academic way of reading and writing notation. Instead they get better through practice, desire, and talent. In the most simplified sense, writing is just the art of storytelling. I often get caught up in my own words when I should just be telling a story.
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