{"id":33409,"date":"2022-04-25T15:14:49","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T05:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allisontait.com\/?p=33409"},"modified":"2022-04-25T15:15:18","modified_gmt":"2022-04-25T05:15:18","slug":"graeme-simsions-top-10-tips-for-writers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allisontait.com\/2022\/04\/graeme-simsions-top-10-tips-for-writers\/","title":{"rendered":"Graeme Simsion’s Top 10 Tips For Writers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Graeme Simsion is not only the author of The Novel Project<\/a>, a new writing craft book, and a bunch of international bestselling books, he’s also a very generous soul.<\/p>\n

When Valerie Khoo and I began our So You Want To Be A Writer<\/em> podcast all those years ago, Graeme was my very first interview in episode #1<\/a>, revealing many tips along with discussions about a duck suit.<\/p>\n

When we celebrated 100 episodes (still many years ago, as we had recorded well over 460 episodes when I said farewell last year, as well as clocking up over two million downloads), Graeme, by that stage, a multi-international bestselling author, graciously popped back for an update on his stellar career,<\/a> talking about the joys (and jitters) of following up his incredibly popular debut novel, The Rosie Project<\/em>.<\/p>\n

And now that I’m starting Write With Allison Tait<\/a>, Graeme has kindly agreed to be my very first guest expert, a session that will feature in the group in May (I have such an exciting schedule of guests I can hardly contain myself!).<\/p>\n

It’s almost like he’s put me on his To Do list as The Allison Project and I am so grateful for his support.<\/p>\n

As a taster, Graeme has compiled his top 10 writing tips, shared below.<\/p>\n

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Ten Writing Tips from Graeme Simsion<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Know why you\u2019re writing. And what you want. <\/strong><\/h5>\n

Some writers want a bestseller, some critical acclaim, some to change the world. Some write for the pure joy of writing, and some write for therapy. Accept that if you\u2019re aiming to do one, it\u2019s likely you won\u2019t achieve the others. Don\u2019t complain when you don\u2019t. (Whenever someone tells me their novel is semi-autobiographical, I push them to explain whether they\u2019re writing for therapy or publication. \u2018Both\u2019 is seldom a realistic answer.)<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Writing can be taught and learnt. <\/strong><\/h5>\n

I shouldn\u2019t need to say this: to me it\u2019s obvious that you can improve your writing by learning theory, practising and getting feedback. Yes, there are people who can write a book without any study, and people who will never write a good book no matter how much they study, but study will make both of them better writers than they would have been.<\/p>\n

Practically, join a course and \/ or a writing group. Read about writing, do lots of it, read others\u2019 work critically, get your own work critiqued.<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Learn the language of storytelling. <\/strong><\/h5>\n

Which is, to a large extent, the language of story structure. You need words to be able to critique and accept criticism, and, more importantly, to articulate what you\u2019re doing or trying to do.<\/p>\n

Writers in my experience are far more literate about sentence structure than story structure. (Screenwriters are the opposite). You need both.<\/p>\n

Did I mention that story is important, at least if you want your book to sell?<\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You need a process. <\/strong><\/h5>\n

It can be as simple as \u2018sit down and wait for the words to come\u2019 or as \u00a0complex as you need to make it. I use the nine-stage process described in The Novel Project.<\/p>\n

The important things are that (a) each day when you start work, you know what you\u2019re going to be doing and (b) that you revise your process after each project to reflect what you\u2019ve learned.<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If your process isn\u2019t working, change it. <\/strong><\/h5>\n

In particular, writing by the seat of your pants (\u2018pantsing\u2019) is a choice, not an identity. I see so many writers getting stuck, typically at around 30,000 words, abandoning their work, starting again…almost inevitably they\u2019re working without a plan.<\/p>\n

Maybe time to think about modifying your process to include a planning stage.<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You don\u2019t have to write every day. <\/strong><\/h5>\n

Many of the (possible) stages in writing a novel are not about getting words on the page.<\/p>\n

Before the drafting you may be devoting time to\u00a0 concept, title, character, plot points and an overall plan. Afterwards, there\u2019s editing.<\/p>\n

Throughout, there\u2019s problem solving.<\/p>\n

Sure, write something else to stay in shape if you want, but a day in which you do nothing but come up with a brilliant title or decide it\u2019d be better if two characters were combined is a good day.<\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Creativity can be managed.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

There are many practical techniques to improve your creativity. Start with noting when you have your good ideas, including solutions to problems. (Often it\u2019s while doing some routine, non-intellectual activity such as walking or driving).<\/p>\n

Start thinking about such times as your creative times, and specifically devote them to your biggest creative challenges.<\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Interrogate your characters\u2019 decisions<\/strong>\u2014especially the big ones that drive the story or reveal important information about your character.<\/h5>\n

Dig deep; why did they do this? Think like a shrink. The answers will give you insight, inform other more minor behaviour by your characters, and often suggest set-ups to make the decisions more convincing and powerful.<\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Show don\u2019t tell is good advice<\/strong>\u2014and amongst the most commonly given.<\/h5>\n

Failure to follow it is one of the most common problems that writing teachers see. It\u2019s sometimes their own fault for failing to explain exactly what it means\u2014I\u2019m amazed how many writers find it hard to explain or are not sure if they\u2019re doing it.<\/p>\n

I see it as writing in scenes: if you can imagine your prose as playing out in a movie, in real time, you\u2019re showing. If not, it\u2019s telling.<\/p>\n

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10.\u00a0 Believe your editors and early readers when they tell you there\u2019s a problem<\/strong>\u2014no matter how bad the solution they\u2019re proposing.<\/h5>\n

So when they say, \u2018I suggest you change A to B, the message is that A is not working. B may be worse, but that\u2019s not the issue. Your job is to find C.<\/p>\n

_________________________<\/p>\n

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\"Graeme<\/a>

Photo by Darren James<\/p><\/div>\n

Graeme Simsion is the internationally bestselling author of\u00a0The Rosie Project<\/i>,\u00a0The Rosie Effect<\/i>,\u00a0The Rosie Result<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0The Best of Adam Sharp<\/i>, as well as Don Tillman\u2019s Standardized Meal System,<\/i>\u00a0Data Modeling Essentials and, co-authored with<\/i> Anne Buist, Two Steps Forward<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0Two Steps Onward<\/i>.<\/p>\n

His latest book is The Novel Project: A Step-by-Step Guide To Your Novel, Memoir or Biography.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Are you new here? Welcome to my blog! I\u2019m Allison Tait and you can find out <\/strong>more about me here<\/strong><\/a> and more about my <\/strong>online writing courses here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For full details about Write With Allison Tait<\/a>, my new online writing community offering Inspiration, Motivation, Information and Connection, go here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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