If I could say it with passion I would...but when it comes to fiction I'm usually left bored and don't even want to bother. If you didn't notice by now, fiction is not my forte what-so-ever! I'd rather write about real life situations and not get sucked down the fiction path. Everytime I think of a fiction book...all I can think about is mystical beings...and all that hoop-la, and I just don't want to go there.
On the other hand, I have found one very addictive and inspiring fiction writer. The writer is Stephenie Meyer, and she is the author of the new Twilight series. Her writing is impeccable, and I have to admit....she makes the reader fall in love with her character(s).
If there is one fiction writer I aspire to be like...it would be her. I would love to captivate my readers in the way that she does. It is truly amazing.
So, I'm going to make this suggestion for anyone who hates/despises fiction (like I do myself) go to Borders, Barnes & Noble, wherever and just read the first three chapters of Stephenie Meyers Twilight. I honestly think this will change your thinking about fiction...and in the end you might find yourself mimicking her a little bit.
P.S.- If you want to find out more about the author I mentioned, go to her website: www.stepheniemeyer.com
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Thanks for posting and I'm delighted you found a fictioneer who interests you. Keep reading and I bet you'll find more. I am hoping, too, that some of the class writing prompts will get you going. And don't forget, you can always work on creative nonfiction in this class and I'll be happy to offer tips and assignments on that.
I also liked your poetry prompt blog. I think these are precisely, as you say, for starting something new--and that's really all that matters, most of the time.
Keep writing....
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