Comments on: Hemingway and Grammar/Punctuation http://authorwantabes.markshawbooks.net/2008/07/09/merton-and-grammarpunctuation/ Writing Tips, Publishing Strategies, and 101 Literary Ideas for Aspiring Authors Sun, 16 Jan 2011 01:07:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Mark Shaw http://authorwantabes.markshawbooks.net/2008/07/09/merton-and-grammarpunctuation/#comment-37 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:59:54 +0000 http://hemingwaywantabes.wordpress.com/?p=44#comment-37 Right you are. So many aspiring writers forget that superb storytelling is critical to writing a publishable book. That’s why it is so important to do what Stephen King says in his book, On Writing: “Read a lot, and write a lot.” The more you do both, the better you get.

As I say in my seminars, “A Unique Story Idea + Great Writing + Correct Grammar and Punctuation + a Terrific Publishing Strategy = The Best Opportunity to Become Traditionally Published. No one may guarantee it, but with these qualities in order, the chances of becoming a published author are optimized.

]]> By: Daniel http://authorwantabes.markshawbooks.net/2008/07/09/merton-and-grammarpunctuation/#comment-36 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:15:16 +0000 http://hemingwaywantabes.wordpress.com/?p=44#comment-36 I think it was Faulkner who said something like, The artist doesn’t have time to listen to the critics. The ones who want to be writers read the reviews, the ones who want to write don’t have the time to read reviews. And so much for that said about Hemingway. I’ll admit, he’s not my favorite, but the man could tell a story and that’s what counts in my eyes. If you can’t tell a story, stay off the page. http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com.

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