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what do you write about? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 16 hours ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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I have seen people say they do writing in their free time. But I dont understand what they write about. Do you just pick a topic research about it and then summarize it. Is it whatever comes into the mind?

If someone asks me to write about something, I would probably write about Tech but even that I can not do in great length.

What do you write about and how? Do you copy certain writting style from great authors? How do you increase your vocabulary (i think before writting one must read a lot)

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[–] 2 points 7 hours ago

I write science fiction, mostly, and dip my toes into other genres of speculative fiction (horror, fantasy, alt history, etc). I read these genres extensively, which has made me realize what "works" and what doesn't from a story/character/concept standpoint. Reading in general has also greatly contributed to my vocabulary. I definitely take a lot of inspiration from other writers - currently some of my biggest inspos are Kim Stanley Robinson, Sheri S. Tepper, JG Ballard, and Ray Bradbury - but I find that the more you read, the easier it is to interweave elements of different authors without being an obvious imitation.

I should also note that I'm not a published author, just someone who writes for fun lol

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