Elodie Colt
Actually, I have two.
First: Read 100 books. This is the number I’d recommend before becoming a publisher. Of course, you can always be a writer, even when you haven’t read one single book. But, to get a feel of wording, plot, structure, etc. you should read at least 100 books of the genre you want to focus on. Before you become a publisher, be a reader.
Second: Keep your eyes and ears open. The world out there is full of inspiration. You might see an action movie and get ideas how to improve a battle scene. You might listen to a song that makes a romantic scene stronger. You might see a flyer on the street that has the exact wording you’re looking for. Your friend might say something funny that you can include in a dialogue. Be aware all the time.
First: Read 100 books. This is the number I’d recommend before becoming a publisher. Of course, you can always be a writer, even when you haven’t read one single book. But, to get a feel of wording, plot, structure, etc. you should read at least 100 books of the genre you want to focus on. Before you become a publisher, be a reader.
Second: Keep your eyes and ears open. The world out there is full of inspiration. You might see an action movie and get ideas how to improve a battle scene. You might listen to a song that makes a romantic scene stronger. You might see a flyer on the street that has the exact wording you’re looking for. Your friend might say something funny that you can include in a dialogue. Be aware all the time.
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