Writer's Notebook (tips and guides)

Top 10 Writing Tips From A Workshop for Authors

Writer's Note: Hi! this is Auria, and long time no update, but this time, wandering tips from other perspective whose also a writer like me/us. (ps: the blog's not mine.) becauseee me, too, being lazy and getting burn out easily when its my writing era. so here some quick motivation for us to continue creating words into new world.

Firstly, you start by getting the grandest idea you've ever known and being genuinely excited about it.

Without the fire in your veins, the work will come out bland.

You jot down whatever strikes you about the story, be it the double personality of Timmy or the development of a relationship.

Next, you sequentially try to join the dots, after which comes writing. And writing. And some more rewriting.

Finally, you edit your work to your satisfaction. Ruthlessly. The last step is publishing your efforts.

Follow the system of drafts

Unless you're living under a rock, you must be familiar with .

You cannot write a masterpiece in one go. Dr. Basu (writer) admitted to writing four to five drafts herself. She advised everyone to write a minimum of three.

You are not allowed to edit the first draft. Writing your story out the first time will be messy. Its only role is to exist. Ergo, it is perfect.

The middle draft(s) are all about rewriting the story. You correct the plot holes, add storylines, and refine the characters. The last draft is for refining the prose and editing ruthlessly.

Rewriting is a part of your journey.

It makes you rethink your work; you can add a layer of complexity. Let perfection rot in hell; focus on the larger picture first.

Set the mood

One part of her lecture was devoted to the elements of a story. Their importance got entrenched in me.

The setting of a story is the time and place in which it happens.

You have to use it to set the mood.

For example; It's a quiet and solitary place with adequate sunlight and peace. A cozy hut sits in the middle. The mood is happy and tranquil. If the scene begins with such a description, the reader knows he will face a soothing story. 

Storm clouds have gathered above. A lonely ship is sailing for a far-off location. Lightening flashes occasionally, accompanied by the frightening roar of thunder and the force of winds. Now you're getting it.

Notice the shift in the mood?

This time, the reader will be prepared for a horror-adventure story.

Similarly, before every scene, you have to apprise the reader of the ambience of your scene. Know its power before penning a description.

Keep your characters authentic

Your characters are often inspired by the people around you but they take their own form with time. You have to ensure that they stay their true self.

A village boy's speaking style would differ from a professor's.

Sketching a character profile comes in handy. Refer to it often to make the character develop a unique personality.

Maybe he stutters. Maybe he is afraid of heights, and it is brought up later by the way he turns pale. Maybe childhood trauma gave him an erratic habit.