Yet Another Argument in Favor of Writers Blogging

Courtesy the inspiring Writer’s Almanac, served daily by Garrison Keillor and American Public Media:

Larry Brown said, “There’s no such thing as a born writer. It’s a skill you’ve got to learn, just like learning how to be a bricklayer or a carpenter.”

You become a better writer by reading great writers, and putting a lot of (carefully considered) words on paper. Blogging satisfies both.

Musicians practice. Artists practice. Athletes train.

Writers should write.

Keep writing, Tom Chandler.

Comments 2

  1. Peter Spirito wrote:

    Great comment on practicing to become a better writer. At work I write strickly technical bulletins. And I never read fiction. So its difficult for me to “feel” creative when I write articles for my web site. But I am getting there. I just purchased the book “Elements of Style” mentioned in another of your posts. Thanks.

    Posted 17 Jul 2008 at 5:48 pm
  2. Tom Chandler wrote:

    It’s a great book. While all the copywriting-specific books remain useful, it’s clear that most of us could stand to improve our prose style a teensy bit.

    Thanks for commenting.

    Posted 18 Jul 2008 at 6:57 am

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