![]() Or my brain switches into miserly analytical mode as I evaluate technical aspects, craft, structure, etc. ![]() Sometimes I get so fixated on wanting to “consume” books that I forget to actually, like, enjoy them. I owe this gem to Kevin Brockmeier, one of my favorite authors and teachers. Read to feed your humanity, and let your humanity feed your writing.” I figure, if I can imbue my stories with the many complicated facets of being alive-something I know decently well, being alive myself-then I’m on the right path. Why did you include this in the best writing advice, if it’s actually the worst? It all depends on how you interpret “what.” You should absolute write what you know, insofar as what requires you to dig deep into your own lived experience to make every character as human as humanly possible. It was my first work of fantasy.Īnd, like…now I write overwrought fantastical stories for a living? She was probably trying to encourage me to stay grounded, hone my craft, and steer clear of writing overwrought fantastical stories about a Snog-Pig-Mouse. I was eight years old when a famous author gave me this advice (can’t remember who, though, so clearly not that famous). We’ve all heard this one, right? Look, I get it. ![]() Bree Barton on the Top 5 Best Pieces of Writing Advice She Has Received ![]()
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