1. Listen to conversations and watch what people do
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10 writing advice and insight from the author of 'Americanah'
"If you are finding the writing process tough, take a break and eat some chocolate."
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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"I listen to conversations and I watch people at airports to pick up ideas for characters."
2.Read, Read, Read and Read.
"My writing advice is read, read, read: you don’t have to like what you read but it demystifies writing."
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3. Give your story color and bring it to life.
"Writing has texture to it: you need to pick up on real, human details to bring a story to life."
4. Tell the Truth
"Tell the truth in your writing even if it means people aren’t going to like it"
5. Write for yourself!
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"The reader I write for is me. It keeps me honest as I don’t try to pander to anyone’s view."
6. Keep notes and ask questions.
"I keep notes, I don’t mind my own business ever!"
7. Writing should make you happy
"I love writing, it’s what makes me happy and that joy is what keeps me going if I struggle with writing a book"
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And finally she tells you.
8. Take a Break and eat chocolate!
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