TÔI MUỐN TRỞ THÀNH TÁC GIẢ VIẾT SÁCH THÌ PHẢI LÀM SAO? - I WANT TO BECOME A BOOK AUTHOR,
HOW DO I HAVE TO?
This must be the question of
many of you who are planning to become a writer. If you really want to be an
author then you have to be prepared to spend many hours a day trying to come up
with unique and interesting ideas. You may have to get up before dawn to start
your "real" work. You may have to jot down ideas on the train home.
There will be frustrating times, but other times it will be more satisfying
than you can imagine. And the feeling of writing a book and then releasing it
can be one of the greatest things in the world. Do you think you have the
qualities to actually be an author? To find out, perform the following steps.
1.read
all you can
This may be "not"
what you want to hear when you want to learn about the exciting life of being
an author, but reading will be key to your success. Reading all you can will
not only help you develop your writing skills, give you more ideas on how to
refine your work, and help you develop the patience you need to write your
book, but it also gives get a better sense of what's selling in the market. Set
aside a few hours a day to read as many books as you can, and try to read as
many genres as you can.
If you already have an idea
of the genre you want to write about, whether it's science fiction or
non-fiction, you should focus on reading books in this genre. However, to
become good at writing in general, you should read as much as possible.
The more you read, the more
familiar you become with common clichés. You want your book to stand out, so if
you find ten books too similar to it, you might have to find a different
perspective.
When you find a book you
really like, ask yourself what makes it so special to you. Is the protagonist
ridiculous? Beautiful writings? Feelings about the place? The more you
determine why you like a book, the more astute you will be in your efforts to
make your book appealing to a wide audience.
2.start
small
If you want to be an author,
chances are you have to start by publishing a work of non-fiction or a
full-length novel. It is very difficult to sell your first work, a collection
of short stories or essays. However, it can be difficult to jump right into a
novel or a full-fledged work of non-fiction. So, if fiction is your thing, try
first by writing a few short stories to get a feel for the craft. If you prefer
nonfiction, try writing a short essay before writing a full piece of
nonfiction.
This is not to say that
short stories are inferior to novels. Alice munro, winner of the 2013 nobel
prize in literature, has never published a novel during her illustrious career.
However, now it is increasingly difficult to gain fame with short stories.
3.consider
getting a degree in writing
If you want to publish a
work of fiction or non-fiction, earning a master's or master of arts degree in
fiction or non-fiction is a popular way to pursue this career. If you want to
write something more commercial, like science fiction or romance novels, this
route isn't terribly necessary, although it can still be useful. Earning a
degree in creative writing can open your way into the life of a writer, help
you tap into a community of like-minded writers who provide helpful feedback,
and also give you two great ideas. Three years focusing on his craft.
Many writers publish their
work as teachers at undergraduate masters of arts or writing programs. You'll
need a creative writing degree to do this, so if this is your last move,
consider getting one.
Earning a degree in creative
writing can also help you start connecting with others. You will meet faculty
members who can help you publish your work or develop into a writer in other
ways.
A writing degree is
"not" a direct route to success as a writer, but it can greatly
improve your craft.
4.get feedback
If you choose to enroll in a
writing program, you'll spend a lot of time at writing seminars where you'll
get plenty of feedback from your peers. You will also work independently of the
faculty and receive feedback from one person at a time. But if you're not going
this route, you should join a writing group in your community, attend a writing
workshop organized by a local community college or adult school, or even just
go to school. You need to ask some trusted friends to look at your work.
While feedback should always
be taken seriously, receiving feedback will give you a better sense of where
you stand.
Getting feedback will help
you see if your work is ready for publication, or if you have more work to do.
You have to make sure you're asking the right audience -- people who really understand
your work and what you want to do.
5.start
submitting your work to small publishers
If you have a few short
stories or essays that you think are ready to publish, you should start trying
to submit them to literary journals or specialized journals that publish works
of the genre. Your genre, like specialized magazines about historical fantasy
or romance. All you have to do is put the manuscript in order and send a short
cover letter to the editor of the journal; then wait.
This will be your first
exposure to something common to writers: a lot of rejection will come up. Try
not to take it personally and see it as a way to get better.
Some specialized journals
charge a fee of 50,000 to 70,000 for submission of works. This is annoying, but
that doesn't mean the magazine is trying to rip you off; that's because they
often operate on a tight budget.
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