This is solid advice. Be yourself, don’t try to imitate another writer. “Write what you know: your own interests, feelings, beliefs, friends, family and even pets will be your raw materials when you start writing.” - J.K. So, here are the most important lessons on writing I learned from J.K. Needless to say, she’s a huge inspiration to me. Sometimes she shares some gems of writing tips on Twitter. Rowling and found wisdom in her commencement speech at Harvard. Lastly, I’ve googled writing advice by J.K. I studied the pace of the books, the dialogue, the way characters are being brought to life - characters who’ve become household names. I learned many new words and expressions. Therefore it’s only fair I keep on studying the language to hone my craft. I’m not a native speaker, but I prefer to write in English for several reasons. Discovering these habits I thought to myself: ‘I need to re-read Harry Potter and pay attention to her writing.’ĭuring the winter of 2018, from January to March, I re-read the whole series. I had my notes app within reach along with a digital dictionary. Last Christmas, I read the book “ Harry Potter: A Journey Through a History of Magic” and it was packed with insights about J.K. So, Joanne, if you’re reading this, this would make a great Christmas present. Rowling about her writing process, just like Stephen King’s ‘On Writing’.
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