Sunday, January 11, 2015

What is your writing style?

There is a reason we refer to writers as having their own 'style' of writing. As long as story flow is easy to follow along with and no errors, story makes sense and proper spelling then you're good to use a different style then other writers. Some writers are very wordy and many will complain about this. There are readers out there that like that and will purchase it. There are people who think vampires should be unable to control their thirst for blood or they should not be sparkly. Some readers have proven they like variety and will read these books. The way you write about your characters, setting scenes, emotions or simply the form you put the words into.

The whole writing rules of do this and don't do that and never in a millions years mention this in your book. Throw the rules out and simply write your story. In truth, there are no rules to writing other than making sure someone can understand the idea you are getting across. It helps if the story is entertaining in some way to keep their attention. It helps not having a story be only depressing, add something funny or at least something positive in there at some point. There will be some genres that have larger readerships; it's simply a matter of finding the ones who read your style of writing. If you go according to all the writing rules floating around on the internet then you will never be able to write. Have fun with your writing and make sure it's something you're enjoying.

It's along the same lines of buying gifts. The ones people generally like are those we would want ourselves. First make sure you enjoy it and simply make it available and find those others out there are also interested in it. Don't expect to be an overnight sensation, it can take many years to be known and for those who are fortunate to have certain connections not to waste them.

I don't know about you but personally I know I would get tired of books if they were all the same and stuck to the same rules of writing. I would lose interest in the characters. I want a reason for reading about them. Why did you write about them and why should they interest me? Other than that enjoy your writing.

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