tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5321593240627877902.post6898855621035432855..comments2023-07-30T05:04:02.057-04:00Comments on Elaine Frances Bayless: The "Craft" of WritingElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02536773280389442809noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5321593240627877902.post-89735306134845057442010-04-28T14:04:25.525-04:002010-04-28T14:04:25.525-04:00I would say READ READ READ, every book you can get...I would say READ READ READ, every book you can get your hands on about the craft of writing. Didn't Jody Hedlund recently create a long list? Then, I think getting honest feedback from other writers you trust would be helpful. Asking help from literary types who are non-writers, like English teachers and the like, going to conferences, writing on other things besides your wip, trying writing exercises. Anything! Don't look for shortcuts, do all you can do with the resources you have around you. (I can't get into an MFA program right now, so the above are my only options.)Katharine Grubbhttp://www.10minutewriter.comnoreply@blogger.com