“I can’t tell you how to write your stories, of course. Some writers would say nobody can tell you anything at all, but they tend to be really good writers who don’t understand mere mortals like us.”
- Sandra Scofield, The Scene Book: A Primer for the Fiction Writer
Creative writing is a loose and slippery subject to learn; it sometimes feels like there are more ways to break the rules than there are rules to follow in the first place. In our lowest moments, it seems that people were born knowing how to do it, and the rest of us might as well not bother.
But of course we know that’s not true! We also know that the best way to grow is to keep writing, because each word is a building block toward a stronger sense of ourselves as writers.
Beyond that…what are your go-to resources for strengthening your writing craft?
Books, classes, teachers…let’s shout ‘em all out! Click that speech bubble and let us know.
Thread #5: Writing Teachers
Thread #5: Writing Teachers
Thread #5: Writing Teachers
Creative writing is a loose and slippery subject to learn; it sometimes feels like there are more ways to break the rules than there are rules to follow in the first place. In our lowest moments, it seems that people were born knowing how to do it, and the rest of us might as well not bother.
But of course we know that’s not true! We also know that the best way to grow is to keep writing, because each word is a building block toward a stronger sense of ourselves as writers.
Beyond that…what are your go-to resources for strengthening your writing craft?
Books, classes, teachers…let’s shout ‘em all out! Click that speech bubble and let us know.
Love,
Stephanie