This is the first time I have ever written a review for a non fiction book. I hope that I do a good job.
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In the seventh grade, my reading teacher Ms. Cobbs assigned us to read Hoops by Walter Dean Myers. Since then, I have been drawn to his books despite the fact that most of his books have male protagonists and talk about sports. From time to time, you need a change of pace.
Just Write: Here's How has been on my Goodreads to-read list for awhile. Earlier this summer, I found out that Walter Dean Myers had died. I have been eager to read this book and see what his thoughts are about the craft of writing.
I don't read a lot of non fiction unless it is something I am really interested in. However, I think that is important for me to read something beneficial-especially if it has to do with writing. I call myself a writer. I have published a number of web articles on various content sites, write for my personal blogs, and self published some of my short fiction on Smashwords. However, I am not always taken seriously.
Just Write: Here's How is geared towards young adults, but older readers like myself can read it too. Mr. Myers talks about his journey as a writer and writing tips to help readers become a better writer. I appreciated these tips.
In the seventh grade, my reading teacher Ms. Cobbs assigned us to read Hoops by Walter Dean Myers. Since then, I have been drawn to his books despite the fact that most of his books have male protagonists and talk about sports. From time to time, you need a change of pace.
Just Write: Here's How has been on my Goodreads to-read list for awhile. Earlier this summer, I found out that Walter Dean Myers had died. I have been eager to read this book and see what his thoughts are about the craft of writing.
I don't read a lot of non fiction unless it is something I am really interested in. However, I think that is important for me to read something beneficial-especially if it has to do with writing. I call myself a writer. I have published a number of web articles on various content sites, write for my personal blogs, and self published some of my short fiction on Smashwords. However, I am not always taken seriously.
Just Write: Here's How is geared towards young adults, but older readers like myself can read it too. Mr. Myers talks about his journey as a writer and writing tips to help readers become a better writer. I appreciated these tips.
- Create an outline: For some reason, creating an outline for fiction is hard for me. When I write my consumer reports for Knoji.com, my outline consists of talking points I want to focus on in my report. This keeps me on track. So why can't I do this for fiction? There have been countless times I have bought notebooks with the intention of writing out my novel, but it didn't happen. Also, I have abandoned a particular project several times.
- Character timeline: I never considered writing out a timeline for your characters. This can help keep your character's life events in order and on track.
- Cut out pictures of what you think your character will look like: Here is something I will have to try. Usually what I think my characters will look like stays in my head.
Just Write: Here's How is a quick read and I finished it in a week. After reading this book, I feel inspired to start writing again.
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