The top five things newbie writers can do to improve their writing
Nerine Dorman has these five, hot tips to share for writers serious about improving their craft Over the years I’ve coached many writers on their journey towards bettering their craft, so I’ve figured a few things out for those of you who want the short, dirty tips to becoming a better writer over all. You don’t need to shell out piles of clams for these, either. 1. READ BOOKS I mean, this is a no-brainer, right? You wouldn’t have embarked on a stellar career in publishing if it weren’t for the fact that libraries were your gateway drug. Ask any seasoned author whether reading plays a vital part in improving your skills, and you’ll probably get a raised eyebrow or a stern lecture. Or maybe both, accompanied by a slap upside your head. Reading familiarises you not only with the conventions within your chosen language, but the more you read, the larger your pool of knowledge from which you can draw. Watching the movie doesn’t make you an expert on plot and character development, in oth