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Monday 28 February 2011

Writing Style.

Only by writing and then more writing can we find our writing style.  P. D. James quotes this in the Mslexia diary.  I haven't a clue what my style is, that's if I've even got one, so once again I've sent an enquiry for an article to People's Friend, and typed up another story. 

I know they like nostalgic articles, so it's an idea I have for writing about our holidays when I was young in the sixties.

11 comments:

  1. I know what my style is - varied!

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  2. My style is I write in my own voice and just hope others like it. Good luck with your article.

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  3. It took me a while to realise my style is commercial/humorous, with a sprinkling of serious. I kept trying to write what I thought I 'ought' to be writing for ages.

    Good luck with the story and article. We didn't really have holidays when we were children, just the odd week at my gran's - who lived in the same town!

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  4. I don't think I have a style. I flit between one thing and another. The article sounds perfect for PF.

    On the subject of style, I've been enjoying your blog and I have awarded you a Stylish Blogger Award. Details at http://teresaashby.blogspot.com/ I hope you will share seven things about yourself on your blog and pass the baton to 15 more bloggers, but no worries if you’d rather not.

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  5. I didn't really discover my style until I started writing longer fiction, and then it rather took me by surprise. It's a bit like my appearance; something I'd have difficulty changing, even if I wanted to (which can be a bad thing in both cases!).

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  6. Hi Patsy,
    Your style is modern, intelligent, funny. I know when I see your name on a story, it will be good.

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  7. Hi Jarmara,
    It's important to write in your own voice. We all have something different to say. Look forward to reading one of your stories soon.

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  8. Hi Karen,
    I too for much too long have been forcing myself to write what I thought I ought to be writing. I worried too much what aunties would think. Now, I just write all the time, and enjoy it as part of my day. I'm sure you had great holidays at your Gran's. Hope to read one of your stories soon.

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  9. Hi Teresa,
    I have been reading your stories for a long time. I know when I see your name, somewhere along the lines tears will be flowing. (In a good way) You have a great skill. Capturing the emotions. I must make that my mantra. Thank you so much for the award. I'll have a look how it works later.

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  10. Hi Frances.
    I think you're right. We have to stick to our own unique style. Agatha Christie had a good style of writing, also I love Alexander McCall Smith and the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. Your books look good. Will have a read one day. Thanks for commenting.

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