25 How do I become an author?

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Here is the original article of Mayank Pahuja: https://qr.ae/pGVgDy

Transcript:

I think you shouldn't waste any time and start reading as much as you can. I hope, when you say that you want to be an author it doesn't mean you just want to be another book writer, think about it. Anyone write a book, but how many of them write a good book? Do you want to write a book that turns into a movie soon? I hope not. I hope, you have found the path with clearer idea and it's not just the frustration of work which is making you to write something.

If I say I want to be author, first thing I would do is read all great authors, then write material which of my choice, which I think has meaning and carries the perspective that should match with my target audience. It's important to have distinctive style, because when you read books, you don't have authors face but with the words and lines you can recognize who's the author. So, when someone shows you a sentence you can easily say 'Hey! that's Wodehouse'

Most important thing is discipline. Although, it varies from individual to individual but the golden rule is to set the target of writing every day. It doesn't matter if you write 500 or 5000 words. More you write, you will understand the flaws, you will come closer to idea of your plot or story. You will be comfortable with the words.

And last, be comfortable with the language you are writing.