On writing
Tony Rossiter explores great words from great writers
Tony Rossiter
INSPIRING WORDS
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“Like all creative arts, writing needs an apprenticeship, and it is a good idea to work up slowly rather than to think one can go from a standing start to flying without any of the intermediary processes. JOANNA TROLLOPE”
What does a writer’s apprenticeship consist of? The first two elements – reading and writing – are not exactly rocket science. It’s one of the commonest pieces of advice given to aspiring writers – to read and to write as much as you possibly can. Stephen King recommends a minimum of four hours a day.