A Writer's Group: Mike's Writing Workshop & Newsletter: Following the Rules of Creating Fiction: But How Far?

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

RavenAugust 27, 2009 at 9:13 AM
Oh, I like this article! I've come across a lot of conversations about rules. I think it all comes down to earning the right to break the rules. First learn to write, then bend the rules. The problem is that there are a lot of inexperienced writers trying to imitate what they read. Not a bad thing, but I think that process should be seen as a learning experience, not justification for running amok with grammar, structure or dialogue.

In this case, reading or imitating does not equal experience or skill. There are a heck of a lot of "experts" running around who have gleaned their knowledge off the experience of others and who now proceed to claim the experience for themselves.
I don't know about you, but I don't care how many books my doctor might have read. He better have a degree in his field and more than a little experience under his belt before he starts advising me on how to take care of my body.

Ravenne
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JBarWriterAugust 27, 2009 at 10:16 AM
You got it, me too. :-) Thanks Ravenne for stopping by. I'm checking out TAP on a daily basis and look forward to the word count increasing, all of you have got it going despite the influx heaped on you daily. Keep up the good work.
JB
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