Like so many other things, writing is a learning process. I am constantly discovering things I didn't know. Although I haven't taken any writing classes recently, I have taken quite a few in the past. I still read books and articles on writing and probably always will. Occasionally I'll reread a book, sort of like a refresher course; when I do I usually come across something I've forgotten, or at least a reminder of something that I should reconsider. I find myself thinking more critically about the books I read and the movies I watch, analyzing why the author handled the characters or the plot a certain way. Talking to my fans about writing also helps. It makes me think about things I haven't consciously considered for a while.
At a recent book signing, a fan asked about tips to make a description seem more real. Since then I've thought about my response and what else I could have told her. I'm going to add my thoughts to my tips for writers page. I'll continue to add to the page as I learn or rediscover more. (These are all things that I wish someone had told me when I first started writing.)
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