Heather Gregg | Dear New Writer..... @heathergregg9975 | Uploaded July 2024 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
**Am I a writer?
*Which genre should I write in?
*Should I write a novel or short stories to learn writing quicker?
*When I try writing, I just sound like a bad copy of my favourite writer...
*I'm struggling with my first draft...
*Who do I write for?
*Are there any useful habits to try?
*Is there a space for my writing?

Recommended video on writing sci fi/fantasy by Brandon Sanderson:
youtube.com/watch?v=-6HOdHEeosc&t=410s

Writing advice from short story expert Ray Bradbury (writer of Fahrenheit 451)
youtube.com/watch?v=IWBF4R6MW-k&t=164s

This letter was sparked by a real life acquaintance who was just beginning to wonder if perhaps they were going to develop into a writer. I gave some specific (positive) advice to their situation, then thought a video of general information would be useful for more than one person.

And who doesn't enjoy getting a letter which they don't HAVE to reply to?!

(But if you want to stretch your writing, do put a comment or question below the video.)