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steemsearch (37) · 7 years ago

_{This post was upvoted by curie and it's trail as a result of a submission by @markangeltrueman}

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isabeldorastorey (39) · 7 years ago

I have participated (on and off) within writer's groups for 50 years and this the the best, most comprehensive and succinct advice I wish had been available over the years. This post is the most apt advice ever. I have finally found a small group, each person with different attributes to contribute and doing so with respect and honest. Such a relief. Were I prone to envy, I could be jealous of all of you starting out with such good advice so early on in your writing practice.

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damianjayclay (57) · 7 years ago

I'm so glad you found it useful. If you're looking for a great writing community come and check out The Writers' Block by clicking the logo at the bottom of my post.

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shadowspub (70) · 7 years ago

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randomwanderings (56) · 7 years ago

Excellent post. So much good information in here that can be used by many. Steem definitely needs more content like this.

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alheath (51) · 7 years ago

Can agree with all of this. When I first joined The Writers' Block, I was incredibly nervous about submitting my work for critique. However, it's been one of the best things I've ever done. I've had excellent feedback and my writing is so much better as a result.

It's even given me the confidence to offer my own advice on work from other people. Thank you.

damianjayclay (57) · 7 years ago

Well we're glad to have you at the Block!

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alheath (51) · 7 years ago

I'm glad to be there! Thank you for having me.

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ancapbarbie (53) · 7 years ago

This approach applies to so much more than just writing. Good philosophy for life in general. <3

damianjayclay (57) · 7 years ago

I'm a philosopher and didn't know it.

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ancapbarbie (53) · 7 years ago

LOL I see what you did there.

(Unable to think of anything off-hand that rhymes with "philosopher")

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smithlabs (68) · 7 years ago

Resteemed, very informative read! Trying to transition from technical writing, to a more conventional writing style.

Thank You! :)

damianjayclay (57) · 7 years ago

If you're looking for a great writing community come and check out The Writers' Block by clicking the logo at the bottom of my post.

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klaus85 (42) · 7 years ago

Thanks for the great article @damianjayclay! I followed you ;)

Cheers from Prague!
@klaus85

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jayna (69) · 7 years ago

So many great nuggets here. I like that you point out that mastering the language must come first, before you are ready to workshop your writing. Otherwise your workshop mates will spend their valuable time helping you with the basics of grammar, which won’t help you master the mechanics of storytelling or poetry writing.

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damianjayclay (57) · 7 years ago

This is exactly right. It's also likely to make people less keep to approach working on your stuff. Better to hit the books and come back in a few months when you're ready.

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bex-dk (61) · 7 years ago

Lots of great advice in here for anyone doing any sort of writing workshop. I think we might need to add it to the recommended reading list at TWB also.

damianjayclay (57) · 7 years ago

Thanks Bex. I think I'm going to make it required reading in the poetry workshop for sure.

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negativer (62) · 7 years ago

Great list of suggestions and perspectives here. I wish I had had this in my hand when I made my first submission forever ago. Coming in green, you really have no idea what to expect.

damianjayclay (57) · 7 years ago

Yeah, I think forewarned is forearmed. We're so used to it all by now, but it can be a hard thing to get started with.

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leeart (67) · 7 years ago

I just watched Rebel in the Rye and this post reminded of me that film and how JD Salinger stood up to how he wanted the story to be and not what the editors wanted.

damianjayclay (57) · 7 years ago

It's best to remember that's a very different kind of situation. In a writing workshop we're looking to make work the best it can be, and, by that process, help strengthen the editing skill of the individual author.

Still, as I state in the post, it's up to the individual to make the final decision about the advice they accept and the advice they reject.

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enoch158 (45) · 7 years ago

Great advice. I'm not much of a writer but I'll be sure to apply some of these tips along my journey.

curie (76) · 7 years ago

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damianjayclay (57) · 7 years ago

Thank you :)

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damianjayclay (57) · 7 years ago

Thank you. It means a great deal.

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