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Author Paula Clamp's tips for improving your writing.
Article by : SpunOut.ie
Paula Clamp is an author and script writer for Fair Ciity and is currently working on her third novel. Her first novel ‘Standing in a Hammock’, was a best seller and is optioned to be made into a film. Her second novel, Beetle Mania, is also a bestseller.
Here she talks to SpunOut.ie youth editor, Marie Duffy about how to improve your writing:
- Write about what you know and something you are passionate about.
- Work on developing your own unique voice.
- Read as much as you can, especially in the genre you are interested in writing.
- Find someone who can give you objective feedback on what you are writing.
- Hunt around for various opportunities for new writing talent such as competitions, training courses, development initiatives.
- Keep a notepad and pen with you at all times - as you never know where and when you'll come across some wonderful inspiration.
- If you love writing, don't give up - if JK Rowling had given up after her 11th publishers' rejection, what would Daniel Radcliffe be doing for a living now!!
Interview by: Marie Duffy
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