“The ability of writers to imagine what is not the self, to familiarize the strange and mystify the familiar, is the test of their power.†– Toni MorrisonI 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 better2. Your unique writing personality (key personality traits)3. Embracing the power of the Zodiac so that your writing life will be more energetic and enjoyable4. How to deal with rejection 5. Using the astrological signs to build the perfect foundation for believable characters6. 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 brainstormingMulti-taskerNeed writing projects that hold interest if serious about being a published authorTreat writing as a job not a hobbySet regular schedule to research marketsWrite queries Work on articlesCan have a regular job and still be a writerGet use to seeing self as a writerSit still and writeBreak larger projects into bite size piecesConsider radio and television markets as well. Do not limit yourself to just print and online venues.Keep a nightly dream journalFamous Gemini Writers: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Ian Fleming, Patricia Cornwell, Anne Frank, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Allen GinsbergDo you think your Zodiac sign influences your writing?
