Professional writers not only write—they study the craft. No matter how long we’ve been at it, we writers know that good writing takes a long time to master, so the more we study and learn, the quicker we’ll master it. Yet, once we think we’ve mastered it, we’ll discover how little we know. And this is also a professional, and mature, attitude—a willingness to learn more.
Study Tips
- Subscribe to and read writing magazines. I recommend either The Writer or Writer’s Digest.
- Read books on writing. Two classics I recommend are On Writing Well, by William Zinsser, and Elements of Style, by E.B. White. Writer’s Digest also publishes excellent writing books, so check them out also.
- Attend writing conferences. At these events, you’ll take writing classes, meet other serious writers and successful authors, develop lifelong friendships, and can even have face-to-face time with agents and editors.
- Join a good critique group. Two great groups for Christian writers are American Christian Fiction Writers and Word Weavers International. I am a member of both groups.
Links to Christian writing groups:
The Author's Cove: John "Jack" Cunningham on Writing & History 
Oh, Jack! You’re so right (write!)!! This reminds me of our walk with the Lord. We’re always learning, wanting to grow closer to the Lord. So much to learn!! Thanks for this post, Jack! 🙂
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You’re welcome, Erma!
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