Kimi Cunningham Grant
Great question! I think reading is a nice place to start. Read widely, and, if you can, voraciously. As you read, think about what it is that you like--what draws you to a particular piece or style. Study it. Learn from it.
Having said this, I'll add that my favorite writers don't necessarily use good grammar. I assume they know their grammar; they just choose not to use it because their characters wouldn't. (Mine don't, either.)
If you're looking to improve grammar, the classic Elements of Style is a good reference. I'm interested in checking out the new Dreyer's English. And the OWL at Purdue is a nice, free online resource for things like grammar and punctuation.
Thanks for your question. Best wishes!
Having said this, I'll add that my favorite writers don't necessarily use good grammar. I assume they know their grammar; they just choose not to use it because their characters wouldn't. (Mine don't, either.)
If you're looking to improve grammar, the classic Elements of Style is a good reference. I'm interested in checking out the new Dreyer's English. And the OWL at Purdue is a nice, free online resource for things like grammar and punctuation.
Thanks for your question. Best wishes!
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Michael Oyewole
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Kimi Cunningham Grant:
Good morning Kimi. Thank you so much for answering my question. I greatly appreciate it. I want to be a writer, particularly a novelist like you. Like Jesmyn Ward. So, I guess my question is how do I become a novelist like you? How do I improve my ability to tell a story?
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