Ask the Author: Frank O. Smith
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Frank O. Smith
Dream Singer grew out of two magazine feature stories I wrote about riding freights - one about crossing the continent, and the other about traveling through the Pacific Northwest. I meant a tramp on the second trip who told me a story . . . and it served as the springboard to Dream Singer.
Frank O. Smith
I read. And I strive to be present in every moment. And being present makes me keenly observant. But I don't wait to be inspired to write. The first rule of writing is "apply butt to chair."
Frank O. Smith
I'm currently promoting "Dream Singer," which just came out. And I've got two other completed manuscripts that I'm working on, trying to decide which one will be published next.
Frank O. Smith
Writing is an apprenticeship - a never ending one. Simple competency - and great writing - comes with writing LOTS of sentences. Strive to achieve the goal of writing one million sentences - and then go for two million . . . And read. The writings of others can be your greatest teacher.
Frank O. Smith
Start where you "feel," not where you "think." Trust yourself - and your intuition.
Frank O. Smith
That it is a life, not just an avocation. And it's a life of continuous learning and exploration.
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