Ray Bradbury’s Greatest Writing Advice
“I’ve had a sign over my typewriter for over 25 years now: Don’t think!”
Ray Douglas Bradbury; August 22, 1920 – June 5, 2012) was an American author and screenwriter. One of the most celebrated 20th- and 21st-century American writers, he worked in a variety of genres including fantasy, science fiction, horror, and mystery fiction.
beetleypete 
I missed his passing. It was 2020 so I’ll blame the year on that. He was one of my faves. Great advice is always put the simplest. Thanks,
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Too true! you never know what you’re going to get on that first draft.
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I like Ray’s way of working. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hmm, looks like I’ll need to try this!
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Can’t hurt to try. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I love this!
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Makes a nice change from ‘wordier’ writing tips. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I think a simple quotation packs a big punch. Best to you, Pete.
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Thank you for mentioning, Pete! Great one! Michael
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I’m going to have to try this XD
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Can’t hurt to try. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Nope. Not thinking never hurts
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A much-needed advice for me. Good morning, Pete!
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Hi, Shaily. Good advice for all of us from Mr Bradbury. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I learned a lot from the book of Stephen KIng: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft.
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King knows his stuff too, Arlene. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Reblogged this on Jeanne Owens, author and commented:
Wise words 🙂
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Thank you, Jeanne.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Love it! Need it. 👏🏻
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He was a great writer, so I am happy to take his tip. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Reblogged this on Ned Hamson's Second Line View of the News and commented:
He also said that his best stories/books were ones that he knew his Aunt would like – he used to read his stories to her after school when he was in middle school – Advice – write for/to someone you know. Dialog is everything.
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Thanks very much, Ned.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hi Ned, somehow I agree with you but still don’t. Sometimes, I write about uncomfortable topics–taboo in Indian society–gender equality, LGBTQ+, racism…I don’t think a lot people I know appreciate it. I understand writing for an audience but still, had I chosen someone I know, I wouldn’t have the courage to explore. So, I go with ‘stories that someone I know understand’.
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That includes making language visual, for ease of understanding, but doesn’t stop me from standing up for equality.
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i like that advice. 🙂
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I did too, Wilma. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’ve never owned a typewriter, but thanks. I enjoy reading your posts.
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I still miss my typewriter, Shakorah. 🙂 Bradbury’s advice applies just as well to anything we write on now.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Great advice indeed!
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I thought so, Kim.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I haven’t had a typewriter for more than 25 years (Indeed, 1982). Warmest regards, Theo
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I still think of my PC as a typewriter, so it works for me. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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That’s good advice Pete! I’m going to give it a try! C
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If it worked for Ray, then it’s good enough for me, Cheryl.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I had a typewriter over my head for 25 years. At least it wasn’t the sword of Damocles.
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Just as well Damocles only had that one sword. 🙂
Best wishes,Pete.
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