"Anything Can Happen"

Ello readers! I am now going to share with you a new book, continuing our adventure on how to write. This book I really enjoyed reading, for the author stirred the child inside of me while making me realize how much maturing I've yet to do. Writing Magic, by Gail Carson Levine, is basically imprinted inside. Honestly, I could write this post without even viewing my notes (but I will do so anyway, for who am I to deprive you of the best?).

Straight off the bat she challenged me to take the writer's oath...so I did. "Anything you say Gail." I am quoting directly when it comes to this oath, so please do not mistake me for being original.

"The Writer's Oath
        I promise solemnly:

1. to write as often and as much as I can
2. to respect my writing self, and 
3. to nurture the writing of others"

I accept these responsibilities and shall honor them always!! 

The following tips are random tips that I felt weren't covered by the book I had discussed previously. Though they are in no certain order, they are still valid, so bear with me, and remember, all tips are useful. It's how you utilize them that determines their worth. Remember, if you keep writing, something golden will show up eventually. Nothing is impossible. 

• If you have an idea, write it down. Don't let it slip away. Too many times have I had the makings of a great poem or story, but I am busy so I do not write it down. This is a mistake. Take the time and write. If you're a writer, this should be a trade for you, and done with ease. You never know what will come up. 
• You can make and fill out a questionnaire for your characters, in order to aid the development. 
• Keep everything you write. Never throw anything away, for you never know when you can use it, or even when you might need it. 
• What makes the reader care? The author's cruelty by making his or her hero suffer and the reader's sympathy. 
• Show where you are right away to get the readers interested. Setting is a weakness of mine, so this tip has significance for me.
• Know when to end the book...this was dabbled in the last post, but it is still important to remember.
• When you're stuck, write down twelve options of what to write about, some stupid, some silly, some great, and plow through. 
• DO NOT bend your story in order to accommodate your beautiful words. Revise!! I am very bad at this, for if I like a sentence, I try to make it work. I will definitely improve on that though by letting go of something if I know it does not work. 
• Consider joining a writing group or a writing workshop. Hearing from your peers is the best criticism you can get. 

That's all I have from the book. I am sorry they are so brief, but in my defense, the book was very short. There are a few writing practices that the book listed, some that I participated in. I will post those soon. Thanks for reading! Remember your oath and to keep writing! Don't forget, anything can happen.