Monday, March 1st, 2010
The British newspaper The Guardian interviewed an array of authors to get their top ten rules for writing. Authors responses ranged from cheeky to serious. I got a kick out of reading it. Part I is here and Part II is here.
I particularly recommend Margaret Atwood’s take on the writing experience. She made me laugh and nod, as did others. I’ll leave you with her rule #7.
7 You most likely need a thesaurus, a rudimentary grammar book, and a grip on reality. This latter means: there’s no free lunch. Writing is work. It’s also gambling. You don’t get a pension plan. Other people can help you a bit, but essentially you’re on your own. Nobody is making you do this: you chose it, so don’t whine
Go read the whole thing.
