I am always looking for interesting and out of the way things related to writing. I found this book through Writers Digest and was intrigued by its title: Sun Signs For Writers, by Bev Walton-Porter.
In this book the author explores the following:
1. Why you write and how to write better
2. Your unique writing personality (key personality traits)
3. Embracing the power of the Zodiac so that your writing life will be more energetic and enjoyable
4. How to deal with rejection
5. Using the astrological signs to build the perfect foundation for believable characters
6. How to give critiques and understand critiques coming from other signs
I think anything that helps us get more in touch with ourselves helps us be better writers. Some pointers for my sign (Gemini) were:
Great at brainstorming
Multi-tasker
Need writing projects that hold interest if serious about being a published author
Treat writing as a job not a hobby
Set regular schedule to research markets
Write queries
Work on articles
Can have a regular job and still be a writer
Get use to seeing self as a writer
Sit still and write
Break larger projects into bite size pieces
Consider radio and television markets as well. Do not limit yourself to just print and online venues.
Keep a nightly dream journal
Famous Gemini Writers: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Ian Fleming, Patricia Cornwell, Anne Frank, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Allen Ginsberg
Do you think your Zodiac sign influences your writing?
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I subscribe to this journal but haven't read this article yet. I'll have to soon. Thanks for this post.
@Warren
There is a journal by this name? I was not aware of that. This book caught my attention because I liked the idea of how our different Zodiac signs might be a factor in the kind of writers we are.
I actually tried to comment on this post earlier, but that was about the same time blogger locked me out! Anyway, I love reading my horiscope. I'd never thought about what my sign says about me as a writer, though. I'm a Virgo. What does that mean?
@Lazy Writer-Here are some key things about your sign:
1. Key personality traits: critical, precise, methodical, diligent.
2. Approach writing in an orderly and precise manner. Very meticulous.
3. Analytical to the extreme
4. Virgo's do not shirk their duties when it comes to answering the call of the muse.
5. Reliable, deadline conscious. Diligent in completing writing assignments on time.
6. Easily your worst critic.
7. Recommended writing exercises:
Outline your latest article,short story or book. Relax with freewriting-Virgos need to relax and let their muse out to play every now and then-without restrictions.
Do any of these hold true for you?
Hi Ana,
I LOVE your blog. It's so pretty.
As I was reading your post I thought, I do know by being a Virgo I'm very analytical. Then I saw the comment from Lazy Writer and she is also a Virgo. I was so happy you shared with her some of the Virgo traits. They fit me to a "t". Looks like I need to relax a little more so my muse shows up.
See you again soon.
Hello Ana,
This is interesting and insightful. I'm a Gemini too, but I'm also a Cancerian. My birthday falls on the cusp! I wonder what kind of writer that makes me? :)
Interesting! I've never thought of this before. Thanks for the post :)
@Barbara
Thank you for visiting. I am glad you liked my blog.
@Aspiring Writer
For someone on the cusp of Gemini/Cancer here are some pointers from this book:
1.You are buoyed by genuine emotion, which is supported by sharp intellect.
2. The expressive side of Cancer melds with the logical side of Gemini, so you are attracted to stories and characters that take you into the core of human experience.
3. You are able to empathize, as well as pull away and examine things objectively.
4. This combination of signs can make you an excellent candidate for penning family memoirs.
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