WRITING
Want to Become a Better Writer? Read Roald Dahl
Start with his autobiography, Boy: Tales of Childhood
Roald Dahl is an incredible writer. Obviously.
Most of us have read—and cherished—at least one of his timeless classics. He’s a master of compelling and complex character development, vivid, unique world-building, and rewarding, memorable storytelling.
But if all you know of Roald Dahl is Willy Wonka and a giant peach, you’re missing out. Especially if you’re a writer.
Dahl’s two-part biography, Boy: Tales of Childhood and Going Solo — should be required reading for anyone that wants to become a writer. Not just because it’s a fantastic example of how to write an autobiography (it totally is), but because Dahl reveals some of the most simple, yet poignant tips and techniques for how you can become a better storyteller
If you want to be a better writer you need to read more Roald Dahl. But don’t believe me. Here’s what Roald Dahl has to say about writing. (Any emphasis is my own).
Roald Dahl’s advice for writing an autobiography
Don’t make it boring:
“An autobiography is a book a person writes about his own life and it is usually…
