Advice to writers by Vonnegut

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From the page: "The most damning revelation you can make about yourself is that you do not know what is interesting and what is not. Don't you yourself like or dislike writers mainly for what they choose to show you or make you think about? Did you ever admire an emptyheaded writer for... more

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Rated by muppetcakes on Feb 28 2009, 2:15am

To sum it up: 1. Find a subject you care about 2. Do not ramble, though 3. Keep it simple 4. Have guts to cut 5. Sound like yourself 6. Say what you mean 7. Pity the readers
Rated by DavidRosenblatt on Feb 15 2009, 6:59pm

Good tips
Rated by herbertlui on Feb 04 2009, 5:00pm

It's good stuff, proves his point well with his own writing.
Rated by dio525 on Jul 27 2008, 11:05pm

vonnegut gives advice on writing!
Rated by JamesRaith on Jul 03 2008, 8:44pm

Vonnegut's tips on writing.
Rated by dysurian on Mar 12 2008, 6:54pm

Writing tips from an American literary master, Kurt Vonnegut. I've taken most of my writing tips about natural styling from him.
Rated by prescribedgod on Feb 23 2008, 2:07pm

Good writing tips

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