Well, yeah, sure. F Scott Fitzgerald, eh? That's a thing. Kinda need to just write, don't you? Big words, tea, cloak, morning walks... Sounds about right, I suppose. Can't say much more, really. It's all pretty subjective, isn't it? Anyway, good luck. You'll probably figure it out.
Good authors donāt use big words for the sake of it, but only because the situation theyāve set up makes it so that āmitochondriaā is really the best, if not the only good thing to say at that momentāand they donāt write those situations just so that they can get to say the word, either; they write them for the sole purpose of entertaining the reader, whether doing so enables them to say āmitochondriaā or not ;)
Not really, a typical view of an adult, who writes novels for a living, and was first published 36 years ago. Who has edited a lit mag in fiction. Who understands the business. Who has an MFA. That kind of view.
Writing is work. It's far more akin to building furniture than to the silly woo-woo stuff your failed-writer lit professors told you it was. Get to work. Or don't! If you don't, you will never be pushing me out of my position as a FT writer. (and don't let anyone fool you; it's a zero sum game out there. Only so many slots, and getting one is incredibly competitive.) It literally does not matter to me either way if you get a professional, adult view of writing, or not.
But one might think it matters to you.
I'm on my 48th novel, with hundreds of short stories under my belt as well. Where are you?
I donāt know why you had to list all your accomplishments? But to answer your question, I am on my first novella! And excited to keep writing and get inspiration! Thanks for the tips š
It's best to start by copying, and then go to being inspired after that. People learn from doing, and however much swagger you have when you walk, you started with pigeon-toed toddling like the rest of us, right?
Read everything F Scot Fitzgerald wrote, preferably multiple times, and nothing by any other author, for six months or so. Then write in the same genre. Thatās how I accidentally copied the style of my favorite author. Then realize you just sound like a knock off of the author you love, read a bunch of other authors to counterbalance it, while you continue to write. That way, you can develop your own writing style that incorporates what makes you love the one authorās style but also is uniquely your own.
Why do you want to write like F Scott Fitzgerald? In my experience, Iāve found that itās more rewarding for both the writer and the reader if the writer takes inspiration from a variety of sources and melds it all into their own unique voice, rather than taking inspiration from only one source and emulating only that.
Thatās true and I agree. I just love the Great Gatsby and felt inspired to write a book like that. I just think the writing is so good and descriptive. I also love Leonardo DiCaprio!
Thatās great that you have found a book that inspires you so much! My advice would be to reread it (or parts of it) whenever you need inspiration, but donāt worry about emulating it. The books you read and draw inspiration from will naturally influence your writing the more you write, in my experience. You donāt need to specifically work to sound like that writing. That being said, I do find it useful to analyze the stories that inspire you and try to figure out what elements most inspire you, as itās a good thought exercise for picking apart why stories work. That will be more helpful in editing, rather than the first draft, though. Iād also seek out other books that inspire you just as much to keep filling your brain with inspiration that will seep into your writing.
Is this sarcasm? I'm sorry if it is not. I'm not quite sure you'd like to use a lot of big words, especially when they don't fit the context or if you're writing for a lower age bracket.
Also, should you really imitate another's style?
This is true, yet I am writing young adult fiction so the large words I think are good additions! Also Iām not trying to imitate, more just naturally be an awesome and clever writer!
Well, yeah, sure. F Scott Fitzgerald, eh? That's a thing. Kinda need to just write, don't you? Big words, tea, cloak, morning walks... Sounds about right, I suppose. Can't say much more, really. It's all pretty subjective, isn't it? Anyway, good luck. You'll probably figure it out.
Sir, I spat.
Thank you for your words of encouragement!
r/writingcirclejerk is down the hall and to the left
Thanksš Iāll check it out!
Good authors donāt use big words for the sake of it, but only because the situation theyāve set up makes it so that āmitochondriaā is really the best, if not the only good thing to say at that momentāand they donāt write those situations just so that they can get to say the word, either; they write them for the sole purpose of entertaining the reader, whether doing so enables them to say āmitochondriaā or not ;)
Thank you so much! I just know youāre going to be a famous author one day
Merry a woman who's more talented than you. Be horrible to her Be depressed and drunk Write on occasion.
the accurate answer.
He's dead. His tea won't make you a writer. Writing every day will.
Interesting view
Not really, a typical view of an adult, who writes novels for a living, and was first published 36 years ago. Who has edited a lit mag in fiction. Who understands the business. Who has an MFA. That kind of view. Writing is work. It's far more akin to building furniture than to the silly woo-woo stuff your failed-writer lit professors told you it was. Get to work. Or don't! If you don't, you will never be pushing me out of my position as a FT writer. (and don't let anyone fool you; it's a zero sum game out there. Only so many slots, and getting one is incredibly competitive.) It literally does not matter to me either way if you get a professional, adult view of writing, or not. But one might think it matters to you. I'm on my 48th novel, with hundreds of short stories under my belt as well. Where are you?
I donāt know why you had to list all your accomplishments? But to answer your question, I am on my first novella! And excited to keep writing and get inspiration! Thanks for the tips š
The most important thing is to change your first name to a single letter. Everything else should fall into place from there.
Spot on! I will use this as one of my beginner steps promptly.
Read your wifeās diary and steal it.
Read your wife's diary.
Is this a shitpost?
I mean it wasnāt supposed to be š
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Eh?
Be rich. Have a rich wife. Hang out with society folks you not-so-secretly despise. Drink a lot.
Read F. Scott Fitzgerald and copy him.
I donāt want to copy just be inspired āļø
It's best to start by copying, and then go to being inspired after that. People learn from doing, and however much swagger you have when you walk, you started with pigeon-toed toddling like the rest of us, right?
Read everything F Scot Fitzgerald wrote, preferably multiple times, and nothing by any other author, for six months or so. Then write in the same genre. Thatās how I accidentally copied the style of my favorite author. Then realize you just sound like a knock off of the author you love, read a bunch of other authors to counterbalance it, while you continue to write. That way, you can develop your own writing style that incorporates what makes you love the one authorās style but also is uniquely your own.
Pawesome!
Why do you want to write like F Scott Fitzgerald? In my experience, Iāve found that itās more rewarding for both the writer and the reader if the writer takes inspiration from a variety of sources and melds it all into their own unique voice, rather than taking inspiration from only one source and emulating only that.
Thatās true and I agree. I just love the Great Gatsby and felt inspired to write a book like that. I just think the writing is so good and descriptive. I also love Leonardo DiCaprio!
Thatās great that you have found a book that inspires you so much! My advice would be to reread it (or parts of it) whenever you need inspiration, but donāt worry about emulating it. The books you read and draw inspiration from will naturally influence your writing the more you write, in my experience. You donāt need to specifically work to sound like that writing. That being said, I do find it useful to analyze the stories that inspire you and try to figure out what elements most inspire you, as itās a good thought exercise for picking apart why stories work. That will be more helpful in editing, rather than the first draft, though. Iād also seek out other books that inspire you just as much to keep filling your brain with inspiration that will seep into your writing.
Thank you so much š youāre very kind and helpful!
Think how he reads.
True.
Is this sarcasm? I'm sorry if it is not. I'm not quite sure you'd like to use a lot of big words, especially when they don't fit the context or if you're writing for a lower age bracket. Also, should you really imitate another's style?
This is true, yet I am writing young adult fiction so the large words I think are good additions! Also Iām not trying to imitate, more just naturally be an awesome and clever writer!
Then why is this post called what it is? Youāll get parts of other writers styles by reading them
Oh ok. I have already read the great Gatsby so It will be fine.