Wow, 20 years is really impressive. I admire your commitment.
If it's okay, I have a question about the craft, and I want to give a bit of background. I'm a poet, and I've been writing for a few years. I'm almost done with a book of sonnets. I'm at around 30 or so, but still working on it. Unfortunately, the market for poetry isn't that great so I want to transition into writing prose.
I've noticed that in poetry, having a keen ear for rhythm has really helped. I would sit down with a classic poem and study one for at least a hour or two every morning for a year or two. Only after that did I get into writing my own. That's improved my poetry tremendously, much more than just blindly composing my own work.
So my question is this: Is there an aspect of prose that you think is critical to your success that most fledgling writers are weak on? Obviously writing everyday is important, but what aspect do you think needs to be strong to be a good writer?
I hope my question makes sense. Anyway, thank you for your advice, and once again, congratulations of your success. It's an inspiration.
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Wow, 20 years is really impressive. I admire your commitment.
If it's okay, I have a question about the craft, and I want to give a bit of background. I'm a poet, and I've been writing for a few years. I'm almost done with a book of sonnets. I'm at around 30 or so, but still working on it. Unfortunately, the market for poetry isn't that great so I want to transition into writing prose.
I've noticed that in poetry, having a keen ear for rhythm has really helped. I would sit down with a classic poem and study one for at least a hour or two every morning for a year or two. Only after that did I get into writing my own. That's improved my poetry tremendously, much more than just blindly composing my own work.
So my question is this: Is there an aspect of prose that you think is critical to your success that most fledgling writers are weak on? Obviously writing everyday is important, but what aspect do you think needs to be strong to be a good writer?
I hope my question makes sense. Anyway, thank you for your advice, and once again, congratulations of your success. It's an inspiration.
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