Kurt Vonnegut's 8 Basic of Creative Writing | WRITING ADVICE FROM FAMOUS AUTHORS

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What do you make of Kurt Vonnegut's writing advice?
As usual, I've chosen some interesting writing tips from famous authors and given you my opinion on them, let me know if you agree with me, Kurt Vonnegut, or neither of us!
Whatever kind of stories you write, I think it's useful to look at other writers and see what we can learn from them.
Some of the most useful advice about writing I've ever come across was from famous writers I hadn't read beforehand.
Let me know what you make of Kurt Vonnegut's tips in the comments!
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@KierenWestwoodWriting 11 ай бұрын

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@FisherKing9633 11 ай бұрын

“Start as close to end as possible,” reminds me of another bit of advice I once heard, “Is this the most interesting period of your character’s life? If not, why are you showing us it?” Point being to keep extraneous information out of the story.

@KierenWestwoodWriting 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely. I definitely think that’s the spirit of it. That’s a good way to look at it. Thanks for watching!

@mikesmithz 8 ай бұрын

This is gold!

@nielsdeleeuw2477 11 ай бұрын

Hey man, just want to share a compliment. As a person that wants to become a writer, I learned a lot from your video's and also gave me lots of inspiration. You would make a great teacher with your easy going and understanding way of explaining concepts.

@KierenWestwoodWriting 11 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you. That's exactly the kind of vibe I'm going for with this channel. Writing is hard, and it's hard to get into, if I can be a welcoming voice among all that, I'm doing my job!

@arzabael 11 ай бұрын

Thanks K man. I really think that small tiny piece of advice, “even in a conversation each person has some agenda they want to happen out of it”, and trying to focus more on the character being like we are in real life, which is never ever passive or neutral, is so so helpful. Thanks bruv

@KierenWestwoodWriting 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching as always! Got a new video coming soon that goes into a bit more depth on that very point too :D

@arzabael 11 ай бұрын

@@KierenWestwoodWriting I’ll be watching and appreciating it for sure dude. Thank you!!

@JoeyPaulOnline 11 ай бұрын

I always love when you do these kinds of videos, the start as close to the end as possible is golden!

@KierenWestwoodWriting 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Joey, I do enjoy these videos too :) Sometimes I struggle for a while to find an author who has enough quotes though.

@andycam4645 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your generous summary advice, so clearly and eruditely expressed!

@LaytonObserves 6 ай бұрын

Succinct, helpful, and loved your elaborations on each quote

@BrittanyPutzer 11 ай бұрын

Great advice. Not sure about giving readers as much info as possible in the beginning 😅 but I think a good balance of intrigue is key

@KierenWestwoodWriting 11 ай бұрын

Yeah that's the only one I'm not sure on either. I'd love to have the confidence to write like that, but I think I ultimately have to keep some intrigue and tension there. Even if it's just for me while I'm writing it!

@RoninTheRunner 10 ай бұрын

I like the "give your readers as much information as possible" quote... I think what he means is give them all the information they need so they can envision an ending.... or guess.... but then because of the one thing you gave them in the beginning of the book that seemed to be inconsequential is now of the biggest consequence and changes the entire ending and they are blown away cause what info was given early is now coming around to blow them away.

@RoninTheRunner 10 ай бұрын

I also wanted to mention I've been wanting to start writing for a long time but it's hard to figure out where to start and you've been helping me with your videos... here's to see if I can figure out something to write about as the last time I wrote something was in grade school 15+ years ago

@KierenWestwoodWriting 10 ай бұрын

That's a good take on that tip, I think you're right. Give them as much information as possible. Thanks very much! Glad to hear the videos are helping. Hope you have fun with the writing :)

@alanclaytonrighteousviolen1715 6 ай бұрын

More awesome stuff. I’m encouraged now because a lot of these tips I’m following naturally. Thanks as always.

@KierenWestwoodWriting 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Alan! Absolutely, you’re putting it into practice ☺️

@laurabesley7095 11 ай бұрын

On a more serious note, I've taken a screen shot of that final quote as I really love it!

@KierenWestwoodWriting 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely! It's a great reminder of why we're trying to do what we do I think :)

@user-rk6od2eu5h 8 ай бұрын

Great video. I’m here from film courage - you’re my new favourite channel!

@KierenWestwoodWriting 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and welcome! ☺️

@davidallsopp4030 3 ай бұрын

Excellent advice explained really nicely!

@KierenWestwoodWriting 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Welcome to the channel :)

@JasonFuhrman 11 ай бұрын

Great video, with great tips. I've heard them all but somehow had forgotten they were from Vonnegut, but they are great reminders. And we all need reminders like these, no matter how long we've been at it. I also have never read Vonnegut. I know, I know. I'm a terrible person. I've had Slaughterhouse Five for years. Maybe it's time I finally pick it up.

@KierenWestwoodWriting 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Jason! Ah, it's the way of books. There are too many that are absolutely essential reads, yet we'd never have time to read even half of them.

@howardcoles3537 11 ай бұрын

I really recommend reading Slaughterhhouse Five. It's a great book. I read it when I was about 15 and no book I've read as an adult has impressed me so much. It's one of those books that stand out from the crowd , and leave a lasting impression.

@JasonFuhrman 11 ай бұрын

@@howardcoles3537 thanks for the push. I'll give it a read soon.

@howardcoles3537 11 ай бұрын

@@JasonFuhrman I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did . And I think for once the blurb on the back cover is not just publishers hype. "It is a book we need to read and re-read, funny , compassionate and wise ".

@RikyToboga 11 ай бұрын

Gracias por el 4to y 7mo consejo. Saludos desde Argentina!

@KierenWestwoodWriting 11 ай бұрын

Gracias por ver! hola desde gran bretaña! :D

@goddessanonymous5853 11 ай бұрын

Great comments

@EriksBlue 11 ай бұрын

Great video, I have not read Slaughterhouse 5 but I do really love Cat’s Cradle and the Player Piano.

@KierenWestwoodWriting 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mbernier59 11 ай бұрын

Great stuff. Happy Birthday, Wanda June

@KierenWestwoodWriting 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lilaccilla 4 ай бұрын

a one of my fav movies is Slaughterhouse 5

@arzabael 11 ай бұрын

The Tarzan comparison mega works man.

@KierenWestwoodWriting 11 ай бұрын

I'm glad, I wasn't sure whether to even leave it in!

@arzabael 11 ай бұрын

@@KierenWestwoodWriting most def man most def

@juliehartley3652 11 ай бұрын

Write about something you care about is very good advice - but I wonder how would it be possible to not do that. I mean if you don't care about it how can you write it. Thank you for this video - it is good to listen to other writers tips. Even if only as motivation to continue with the story I am currently working on.

@KierenWestwoodWriting 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely, I’m with you on that. The way I take it, I think he meant ‘don’t just write a cool story, say something about the world’. Thanks for watching and hope your story is going well ☺️

@velvetbees 11 ай бұрын

Something bad happening to your character doesn't have to be overtly catastrophic every time. It can be a moment of embarrassment. Like when Marilyn Monroe stepped onto the windy subway grate on a sidewalk in New York City. Her dress flew up, and she held it down. It ended up being some of the most iconic photos of all time. But it also upset her husband, Joe DiMaggio, one of the greatest baseball players of all time. That was reality with a lot of drama. It was pleasant in one way because the photo is so beautiful. But catastrophic in another because of the stress it put on her marriage, and ultimately their divorce.

@KierenWestwoodWriting 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely. It can be anything that hits a weakness or a vulnerability in your character. It could be something entirely normal that most people wouldn't be phased by, but your character might be.

@leeswallie9425 8 ай бұрын

wasnt it just a photo shoot? you make it sound like paparazzi snapped it, I'm not sure that is the case

@laurabesley7095 11 ай бұрын

Tarzan would feel honoured! 😂

@KierenWestwoodWriting 11 ай бұрын

I wrote an entire, perfectly good video script then ignored it and talked about Tarzan :D

@laurabesley7095 11 ай бұрын

@@KierenWestwoodWriting Haha! Tarzan was calling... 😆