Striving To Become One Of The Best Contemporary African American Authors

By Christopher Wilson


Writers are powerful. They could create and establish a nation from scratch. From that nation, they could create a new language, literature, and even political concept. They can improvise innovative technologies. They can create a new world different from the one that you are living right now. They could take the readers to another dimension.

You can make their writings a reality inside your head. Even so, the things you have learned and witnessed, they will certainly affect your reality. That is how amazing they are. This characteristic alone is what makes them very dangerous. Therefore, if you are striving to become one of the best contemporary African American authors, make sure to be responsible enough with your writings. Of course, regardless how your story would end, that would be up to you. It is your right as the creator of that universe. Even so, for those authors who are writing to fulfill the public interest, getting a happy ending story is quite interesting too. That should be great, especially, when you need to add a second season to it.

Always find a way to keep the interest of your reader. Before someone earned some recognition in this field, they start from nothing too. That is why, if your work failed to win medals or public recognition, do not be disappointed. More than anything else, open mindedness is highly expected from you. Do not just view the story the way your heart would view it.

At least, you cannot just do it all the time. Sometimes, you need to reconsider the emotions of your reader. As they read your book, they will also make tons of second guesses. Therefore, learn the art of deceiving them. In making your plot, staying rational is very important. Disguised and hurt your readers.

Eat dust or dive in mud if possible. Even if you failed from getting the confidence and trust of those people surround you, always remember that you could still stand up from the mud. Avoid giving up. There is no short cut for success. If you want to taste how sweet victory could be, you need to go through a series of hardship first.

Therefore, try to follow it. Before you start something, try to write the possible plot of your story first. Think of it as a spider web. Secretly look for a way on how their fate meets in the future. Look for ways to connect their past too. Of course, there are other formats that you must follow.

At the end, it is all about connections and interactions. Think what would happen if two persons with different cultures, personality, or beliefs meet together. Do not just take that in a literal way. You better be creative in interpreting things. For your reference, look around you. Watch those people passing you by.

Try to create something out from them. Use the problem that the society face when creating a conflict in the book. When creative enough, you could even turn a minor issue into a big one. If you only wanted to, writers can change the world. Never underestimate that power bestowed on you.

Even if you love to write romantic and heart breaking story, when you are not really good at it, do not start the story recklessly without making some studies and plans. Emotions. You need to understand how they work. You should feel them yourself. Plan for your plot before writing them. Having some fun is important in writing. However, it is a form of sports too. It is quite irritating to lose from other writers once your story failed to make it through the market.




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