Mira ♡(Hiatus (◕ᴗ◕✿) ♪♫)
asked
Bonnie Garmus:
Ms Garmus, I'm a teenager who's inspired to the fullest by your work. As someone interested in crafting historical fiction as well, I was wondering if you could provide me with some advice to make my writing more expressive?
Bonnie Garmus
Hi Mira,
The simple answer is to read as much and as broadly as possible. Craft is really critical to good writing and it comes in all shapes and forms, so keep reading, and as you do, note how different authors approach their craft. It's often through voice and new voices are always welcome! (It's the imitators no one likes.) So read everything, practice, practice, practice, and write with confidence. You'll get there.
The simple answer is to read as much and as broadly as possible. Craft is really critical to good writing and it comes in all shapes and forms, so keep reading, and as you do, note how different authors approach their craft. It's often through voice and new voices are always welcome! (It's the imitators no one likes.) So read everything, practice, practice, practice, and write with confidence. You'll get there.
More Answered Questions
Annie Vila
asked
Bonnie Garmus:
Hi! I LOVED this book so much (my new favorite)! I had a lot of fun reading it, partially because I'm a biology major and chemistry minor. The chemistry references were all on point; I was wondering what sort of science background you have? And, is science still something you pursue or are you working on writing full time?
About Goodreads Q&A
Ask and answer questions about books!
You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.
See Featured Authors Answering Questions
Learn more
Jun 19, 2024 06:56AM · flag