成为一个写作好手必做的5件事
1. Write every day 每天都写作
The idea of sitting down every single day and writing profound literary prose can be overwhelming. In reality, it’s much simpler to write every day. One of my writer friends works as an administrative assistant, and every day she writes for 15 minutes before work and for 15 minutes during her lunch break. You can talk about all of the great ideas you have for novels or screenplays all day long, but the number one way to be a writer is to sit down and actually write.
每天都坐着写一些文学散文真的可能会让人受不了。实际上吗，每天坚持写作很简单。我有一个做行政助理的作家朋友，她每天工作以前会写15分钟，午饭以后会写15分钟。你可以整天谈论关于小说或是剧本所有伟大的想法。但成为作家的首要方式就是要坐下来，真正的写作。
2. Keep a journal 写日记
Even for non-writers, a journal is a great tool for self-development. It gives you a place to document your life, process your emotions, and work out important decisions. In addition, writers who journal always have a place to record any ideas that may come to them and a place to practice writing.
即使不是作家，日记也是一个自我发展的好工具。它给你一个地方记录你的生活,整理你的情绪,做出重要的决定。而且，写日记的作家总有一个可以记录随之而来的想法以及练习写作的地方。
3. Look for lessons in everything 在一切中学习
When something “bad” happens in your life, this gives you an excellent opportunity. Ask yourself how you can re-frame this seemingly negative event and use it for a basis for your writing. We all experience tragedies, but a skilled writer will be able to find a use for some of them.
当有坏事发生在你生活中的时候，会给你一个很好的机会。问问自己要如何审视这个看似很消极的时间，并将其用作写作。我们都经历过磨难，但是一个资深的作家能从中找到有用的东西。
4. Silence your inner critic 抚平心中的批评
The critical voices in your head like to run wild when you sit down to write. “This is stupid.” “No one’s going to read this.” Don’t listen to them. They will stifle your creativity if you let them, so learn how to shut them up. Don’t judge yourself or limit your creativity.
当你坐下来写作的时候，内心批评的声音就萦绕在脑海。“太蠢了。”“根本就没有看。”不要听这些。如果你继续放任不管，这些想法会扼杀你的创造力，所以学着让自己保持平静。不要评价或是限制你的创造力。
5. Read as much as you can 尽可能的多阅读
Read the kind of books you want to write. Read books that excite you and make you feel passionate about storytelling. Learn from different writers by reading their work. Even if you read a book that you find to be poorly written, ask yourself what you can learn from it.
多阅读你想要写作的那种书籍。看能激励你的书,会让你对讲故事充满激情。通过阅读不同作家的作品来了解他们。即使你看的是那种你觉得写得很差的书籍，也要问问你能从中收获些什么。
