How to Find The Writer in You

"The Writer in Me" is really the writer that IS me – which is closer to the truth, but the work of a writer is not only characterized by content definition or storyline, but moreover what is elemental to how a writer easily conveys “emotional content” to his readers. A writer that is able to “connect” with his or her audience is the one most people enjoy. For many, a good writer can become their best friend. A great writer is able to carry a reader through every emotional gamut, and engage the reader to the point that he or she feels like they are part of the story as it unfolds all around them.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Discover writers that inspire you.In the first place, people enjoy the creative invention of an easily followed storyline and engaging plot. But not all writers are so great. Some written works by some authors seem more like a struggle with verbosity rather than good storytelling. Some do well while others lose your interest within the very first paragraph. Who can resist a mysterious stranger or a clever villain? If an author is unable to invent characters that are distinguishable and easily related to, then a reader’s interest is quickly lost and the work is cast aside. Two of my favorite authors are Stephen King and John Grisham. Both are great writers but with very different storytelling styles and yet still they both have the uncanny ability to “draw you in”. King exploits the macabre while Grisham employs falcate intricate detail. Using the constituents of reward and punishment, fear and pleasure, both authors are able to create wildly imaginative storylines with plots that twist and consume you. Their ability to tell a tale that can bring from tears to joy to chairs edge is the reason I enjoy these two authors so much.

2. Try to enjoy writing as a hobby. My style carries more of an instructional nature rather than storytelling. Try to define your style by enjoying it. Try to enjoy the process rather than the final work completed. During the process of writing, try to discover more and more of the story or “plot” through improvising rather than creating an outline and a structured plot. I find by allowing the creative energy to just “flow” and enabling the characters and story to unfold naturally, my works have more energy and even content. In other words, it is a fresh story rather than a stale robotic loquacious veneration.

3. Lastly, writing can carry your audience away to surreal world and allow them to escape the day to day. If you want to go to Paris, you can arrive in moments in your mind. Perhaps sailing into the Mediterranean or visiting another place or travel to future or the past. A good writer can take you anywhere you dream for the price of a book. You can travel from here to Prague; become an international spy or a world renowned brain surgeon, all within the pages of a book. In addition, you can even live countless vicarious lives over and over again without ever leaving the comfort of your bedside table. Hope this helps you to develop your writing skills!

Tips & Warnings

• Write a small article or short story at least once a week to hone your skills.
• Read several kinds of works so you can broaden the scope of your own writing.
• Try and mimic the writers techniques to help you to find your own pace.