How do I become a good writer???

by VANDANA MANDA
12th March 2014

Hey all,... I love reading... N wish to become a good writer someday... How do I go about??? I don't think participating in contest is the only solution... :(

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Read, read, read.

I suggest you visit the links below and pick books in your favourite genre from the award winning lists of authors.

http://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/carnegie/full_list_of_winners.php

http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberyhonors/newberymedal

I hope that helps.

Good luck.

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Adrian Sroka
12/03/2014

Howard's right! The best way is reading others' books. He's told you how to choose them too!

The trick, i think, is to devolop a good writing style. Also, get help from others... like... Constsructive critisism and such

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Asuntha Adams
12/03/2014

Thank you Howard...

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