Read Like A Writer

There are two ways to learn how to write fiction: by reading it and by writing it. Yes, you can learn lots about writing stories in workshops, in writing classes and writing groups, at writers' conferences. You can learn technique and process by reading the dozens of books like this one on fiction writing and by reading articles in writers' magazines. But the best teachers of fiction are the great works of fiction themselves. You can learn more about the structure of a short story by reading Anton Chekhov's 'Heartache' than you can in a semester of Creative Writing 101. If you read like a writer, that is, which means you have to read everything twice, at least. When you read a story or novel the first time, just let it happen. Enjoy the journey. When you've finished, you know where the story took you, and now you can go back and reread, and this time notice how the writer reached that destination. Notice the choices he made at each chapter, each sentence, each word. (Every word is a choice.) You see now how the transitions work, how a character gets across a room. All this time you're learning. You loved the central character in the story, and now you can see how the writer presented the character and rendered her worthy of your love and attention. The first reading is creative—you collaborate with the writer in making the story. The second reading is critical.


John Dufresne, from his book, The Lie That Tells A Truth: A Guide to Writing Fiction

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Science Fiction Writers’ Week August 29th and runs until September 2nd 2022


 Hey Fellow Writers!

Do you want to write a bestselling science fiction novel?

Then you won’t want to miss what ProWritingAid has in store for you this August!

Our friends at ProWritingAid are excited to announce Science Fiction Writers’ Week, an entire week jam-packed with events specifically designed for Science Fiction writers.

Best part?

The whole week is FREE!

During Science Fiction Writers’ Week, you’ll attend live sessions with bestselling authors including Andy Weir and Nghi Vo, as well as software demos, craft and editing workshops, and networking events to help you create science fiction that is out of this world!

Science Fiction Writers’ Week kicks off on August 29th and runs until September 2nd. If you can't make it live, don't worry! All the sessions will be available via replay, so you can sign up anyway and watch the sessions when it's convenient.

You can learn more, see all the session names, and register for this free event here.

We hope you check it out, and look forward to seeing you there!

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Science Fiction Writers’ Week August 29th and runs until September 2nd 2022


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Saturday, February 5, 2022

Free Fantasy Writers’ Week Webinar February 28, 2022 - March 03, 2022

 

 

Fantasy Writers’ Week


If you love writing fantasy, this is the event for you. Join thousands of other fantasy writers to learn from the experts, find your community, and write your fantasy novel.

Join for a week of FREE events for fantasy writers. Find out more and sign up here.



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