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There are two very simple ways to become a better writer.
- Read more
- Write more
It really is this easy: the people who write well are almost always the people who have read the most. Reading is to a writer what a workout in the gym is to a top sportsman. You wouldn’t expect Wayne Rooney to be a top footballer if he didn’t keep fit, would you? And you can’t expect to become a great writer until you become a great reader! The best writers at the Falcons School for Girls are voracious readers, often working their way through a book a week.
When you read a book you’re being taught by an expert writer. Who better to teach you to write an action scene than Anthony Horowitz?
- Reading does more to improve your grammar and punctuation than a thousand worksheets.
- You’ll be able to parody other author’s styles if you read. Parodying means ‘writing in the style of…’
- Enjoyment! If you enjoy reading you are more likely to enjoy your writing, and you’ll want to work hard to become a better writer.
Best of all, reading will give you ideas for writing your own stories!
(c) Nick Hitchen 2007 |
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Last updated on
August 10, 2007
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