Some thoughts on writing

Re:Some thoughts on writing by Swizec on Monday December 13, 2021 @07:45PM (#29546756)

The best way to learn about writing is to:

1. Read a copy of On Writing by Stephen King

2. Write a lot

3. No, more than that

And always get feedback from your target audience. Publish, share, see what happens, adapt.

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Re:Some thoughts on writing by sweuder on Monday December 13, 2021 @08:03PM (#29546879)

On Writing I found to be very specialized for the fiction writer (not surprisingly given King's body of work). Not incredibly relevant to the non-fiction blogger IMO.

Still a good book overall though, don't get my wrong.

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Re:Some thoughts on writing by twobitshifter on Monday December 13, 2021 @08:24PM (#29547016)

I haven’t read the King book, but On Writing Well by Zinser is generally recommended for a non fiction audience, and I find it really helpful. It’s short enough that it can be reread and it puts me in the right headspace for technical writing.

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Re:Some thoughts on writing by petecooper on Tuesday December 14, 2021 @02:50AM (#29549293)

For anyone (like me) looking: On Writing Well by William Zinsser.

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Re:Some thoughts on writing by jean_valje4n on Monday December 13, 2021 @09:37PM (#29547533)

4. Read a lot.

I've found reading lots, especially from revered authors from all nationalities, Steinbeck and Doestovsky I hold in great esteem, has had a great impact on my writing style.

I suppose we all try to emulate those we hold in esteem, and I think reading a lot from authors we like, can have a great influence in our ability to convey meaning through words.

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