7 Writing Tips From Roald Dahl

Writers Write is a resource for writers. In this post, we share 7 writing tips from Roald Dahl.

Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, poet, fighter pilot, and screenwriter.

He was born 13 September 1916, and died 23 November 1990. 13 September is known as Roald Dahl Day.

He became one of the world’s best-selling authors and is well-known for his children’s novels, which include The Witches, James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and The BFG.

Dahl shared these seven tips on what he thought a writer needed to make a living out of writing.

7 Writing Tips From Roald Dahl

Source for tips: roalddahl.com

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