I knew Jay Asher long before he was published. As a member of my regional SCBWI, I saw Jay win writing contests year after year, work on his craft and attend many SCBWI events. Finally, through hard work and perseverance, Jay published his first book back in 2007. Thirteen Reasons Why became an enormous success world wide. I asked Jay if he could give us a Writing Tip of the Day.
This is a great tip - especially the part about being willing to go out of your comfort zone! Thanks Jay - and Tina as well!
Namaste,
Lee
Posted by: Lee Wind | January 18, 2011 at 09:03 AM
A great tip (and timely for me!). I am just changing a book from first person to third--out of what I thought was my comfort zone until I started to do it. The voice, oddly enough, feels more right than it did when it was in first person.
Thanks! Looking forward to exploring other tips!
Posted by: Deb Marshall | January 18, 2011 at 06:09 AM
Thanks for your comment Vicky. Jay points out how we all start on one path and can end on another.
Posted by: Tina Coury | January 18, 2011 at 05:52 AM
Great tip! I can relate somewhat--I went out of my comfort zone for my upcoming novel, which is completely opposite of the light, humorous approach I took for my nonfiction work. These are a great feature of your blog! Thanks for sharing them.
Posted by: Vicky Alvear Shecter | January 18, 2011 at 05:45 AM