How to read like a writer

Being a new writer isn't easy. If you want to significantly improve your writing and learn from successful, published authors, you need to learn how to read like a writer.

If you want to know how to write a book with no experience, this post shows you exactly how to get started writing. Yes, even without a degree.

In my MFA program, we were required to read 80 books over the two-year course of study. Like most writers, I was already a voracious reader, but time constraints and job demands had meant that I read far fewer than 40 books a year. In reading such a large volume of books, though, I came to embrace some tenets of story consumption:

Are you an aspiring writer looking to take your skills to the next level? Have you ever dreamt of writing a book, becoming an accomplished writer, or simply writing to the best of your ability? Then read this article to discover the three clues that will help you know if you are a gifted writer! Discovering these clues can open the door to new possibilities and help you pursue your dreams. Even if you're not an amazing writer, you can still be a successful author!

If you want to keep better track of your ideas, or get serious about regular creative brainstorming sessions, here's how to start a writer's notebook:

At the home stretch of getting my novel finished and readable, I’ve noticed certain trends in the things that I’ve had to eliminate during the editing process. We all have our own style of writing – unless we’re really hell bent on trying to sound like someone else – so naturally we also have our […]

Here are ten of the most important moments and processes in the journey of how I learned to write.

Wondering if you're a real writer? You aren't a real writer unless you can pass this test. Give it a shot and see if you are a real writer!

Want to write a book, but don't have time? Use this chart to plan how to write a book in 30 days.