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How to become a successful writer?

In want to learn how to become a successful and noticeable writer. Also, knowing what could give me of a better chance to getting published. #author #journalist #fiction #fiction-writing #novel-writer #science-fiction

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Lauren’s Answer

Write, write, write!!! You need to write to get good at it. Start your own blog.



  • http://socialtriggers.com/power-of-curiosity/

  • https://medium.com/writers-on-writing/how-medium-helped-me-get-published-on-other-major-websites-e54cb335517a

  • http://www.copyblogger.com/good-copywriting/

  • http://positionly.com/blog/copywriting/what-do-the-best-writers-do

  • http://coschedule.com/blog/distraction-free-writing/

  • http://coschedule.com/blog/how-to-write-faster/

  • http://business.tutsplus.com/articles/30-best-resources-for-beginning-freelance-writers--fsw-28182


Those articles should keep you reading for a while.


Follow blogs like Copyblogger, and sign up for your school's newspaper or magazine. That's how I got started writing. You have to start at the bottom, and work your way up. =)
Thank you comment icon What Lauren said! Also practice different kinds of writing - a journalism career is very different from that of a science fiction novelist - and you can learn and meld them together into your own unique voice. Another good idea is to find a peer writing group - it's a great way to force yourself to stay on schedule, and to get feedback. You should also ask yourself why you want to be famous as a writer. Is it because you want everyone to know YOU? Or your WORDS? The writers with devoted followings are the ones who are devoted to their craft. There are plenty of ways to write to make a quick buck (see: the Internet), but if you're going to inform the world (journalism) or craft literary art (creative fiction), then you need to be clear on the purpose of your work. Jonathan Pollak
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Amy’s Answer

Like some others here have mentioned, to become a successful writer, first, start writing. Seek out any and all resources to identify the type of writing you prefer. Do you want to write fiction novels? Do you want to write advertising campaigns? Do you want to write and help create apps? From your initial question, it looks like you are interested in writing novels. Think about the writers you like, first. Is it their style of writing you really like? Is it their particular manner of storytelling? Start by trying to emulate their styles. You'll learn a bit about what your style is by trying to recreate or write in the same style as another writer. Seek out those writers' advice, if you can, online. Find blogs, find their bios, learn about their influences.

There are a ton of online groups - on Facebook, Medium.com, Slack, etc. - that you can join to connect with other aspiring writers or professional writers of all types.

Also, be sure to always proofread your own work, before you share it out with the world.
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