How does a writer write or what inspires a writer to write?
These questions are not answered in this book but if you are looking for a personal account of a prolific writer like Bukowski than this is going to help.
To be a good writer you need to be a writer first. Which means writing a lot even if not all of it sees the light. Also, be prepared to not making a lot of money from writing. It is not that people don't pay for the good books but the answer lies in the fact when was the last time you actually bought a book.
Second thing is don't be to harsh on yourself and better lean on to a good editor. Not all the good writers are good editors so if you're not the later (which you will know soon if you are open to listening) find one.
Lastly, there is nothing like a great thought. I believe that you start with very basic ones and one of them will eventually with become big and by that I don't mean complicated. In fact, it is going to be so simple that it wouldn't require any interpretation from the writer. Most likely everyone will connect to it on their own terms and that is the best writing.
On a lighter note I never really understood too much of a poetry but that doesn't mean that you can't. Most of the times it is going to be like if you ever tried.
Caution - don't get carried away with the alcoholic episodes and start thinking that it is some sort of shortcut to get to good writing. It is not, no matter how many times you hear it.
Love!
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