Learn to Write

Name: Learn to Write
ISBN: 9787510855535

刘杨Jiuzhou Press · ChinaOct 2017

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Word count: 135K words
Chapters: 41
ISBN: 9787510855535

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Summary

Writing is a popular subject for self-learning today; many people regard writing as a skill they must master, and as an important means of conveying values, building a personal brand and communicating. The author, Liu Yang, is not only a creator of WeChat public-account content but also runs writing training courses online and has coached nearly 100,000 students. This book is a writing guide for general readers and acknowledges their needs, comprehensively explaining the techniques that need to be trained and mastered in writing, including subject, structure, language and logic, as well as how to revise titles and how to write new-media-style articles. It is highly practical and technique-oriented.

Editor's review

Learn to Write is not a mere tool book teaching writing techniques; it is more like a roadmap guiding ordinary people into the world of writing. Drawing on his rich experience in media work and writing instruction, the author Liu Yang (Editor-in-Chief Liu) deconstructs writing from a seemingly unfathomable skill into a series of learnable, practicable steps. The book's core value lies in its strong practical orientation and clear sense of path. It does not stop at empty theoretical exposition but begins with sorting out the motivation of "why write," then gradually goes into specific stages such as gathering material, building structure and polishing language, ultimately pointing to the key proposition of "how to keep writing." The idea proposed in the book that "writing is two-way communication" is especially incisive; it reminds writers to maintain reader awareness at all times, which is highly inspiring for solving the common dilemma of "talking to oneself." For readers in the information age who desire to express themselves clearly through words, communicate effectively, or even build a personal brand, this book provides a solid methodological foundation. Its content is plain and its cases are close to life, lowering the psychological threshold of writing; it emphasizes "finish first, perfect later" and encourages action rather than empty thinking, which is exactly the support many writing beginners need most.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Beginners who want to systematically learn the basics of writing but do not know where to start
Practitioners who need to improve practical writing skills such as workplace copy, reports and communication
People interested in new-media writing and personal content creation who hope to build a habit of continuous output
Readers who agree that writing is an important way to train thinking and want to improve logical expression through practice

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking advanced techniques in literary creation, such as fiction and poetry or pure literary writing
Readers who expect ready-to-use universal templates and lack patience for the underlying logic of writing and the practice process

Reading tips

It is recommended to read the chapters in order and complete the reflections and exercises after each chapter at the same time; practice is more important than reading.
While reading, keep a notebook to record inspirations and accumulate material at any time, and try to build your own writing material library.
Focus on the chapters about overcoming writing obstacles and building writing habits, and turn their suggestions into a personal action plan.

About the publisher

Jiuzhou Press China · Founded in 1993

Jiuzhou Press is a comprehensive publisher with humanities, social sciences, and classic works as important publishing directions, maintaining a sustained focus on philosophy, history, literature, and social culture. Its catalogue includes works by modern literary masters such as Xiao Hong and Lu Xun, as well as intellectual and art history works by Xu Fuguan, including A History of Chinese Theories of Human Nature: Pre-Qin Volume, A History of Han Thought, and The Spirit of Chinese Art: A Study of Shitao. It also translates and introduces overseas academic works such as Peter H. Wilson's The Thirty Years War: Europe's Tragedy and Peter Suber's The Case of the Speluncean Explorers, and covers cross-cultural exchange themes such as From Dunhuang to Samarkand. Its publishing character lies in balancing the organization of original texts with academic translation, forming relatively stable author and title resources in categories including philosophy, military affairs, theory, and social culture. More complete information about the press's publishing history and plans is limited in publicly available sources; this summary is based only on the titles in the catalogue.

版权信息
自序关于打开这本书的正确方式
第1章写作热身
第1节写作到底是怎么回事？
第2节写作到底有什么用？
第3节你写的东西有人看吗？
第4节克服写作四大难题
第5节学好写作，走遍天下都不怕
第2章积累素材
第1节感受法积累素材
第2节采访法积累素材
第3节笔记法积累素材
第4节利用网络快速积累素材
第3章掌握文章的叙述方法
第1节故事叙述法
第2节金字塔式叙述方法
第3节脑洞大开式叙述方法
第4章行文的逻辑
第1节把重要的话放在开头说
第2节让松散的材料连贯起来
第3节把孤立的内容变成整体
第4节让所有的铺垫为结尾服务
第5章锤炼语言
第1节语言的三层结构
第2节每一句话都不应该是多余的
第3节细节大过天
第4节学会写对话，你就赢了一半
第5节好文章是改出来的
第6章模板写作法
第1节有模板，写作不难
第2节会模仿，一切简单
第3节讲故事的方法，一只手数得过来
第7章新媒体写作
第1节八个关键词讲清楚什么是新媒体写作
第2节找话题的四种方法
第3节三种方法快速了解文章效果
第4节如何保护新媒体写作的版权
第5节靠写作养活自己，不是梦
附录一写作基础50问
附录二写作——一块重要的人生拼图
后记靠写作获得自由，你也可以做得到

FAQ

How is this book different from other writing books?

This book focuses more on practical non-literary writing, emphasizes the communicative nature of writing and a systematic learning method, and provides a complete growth path from mindset to technique. It is especially suitable for beginners with zero or weak foundations to build confidence and a system.

Can this book help me quickly write viral articles?

The book's main goal is to help readers lay a solid foundation in writing and master the core principles of effective communication. Viral articles involve a deeper understanding of specific platforms, audiences and传播 patterns; this book can serve as an important foundation, but it is not a direct "viral formula."

Can someone with no writing foundation at all understand and apply it?

Absolutely. The author's language is accessible, the cases are close to life, and the book designs progressive exercises. This book is written precisely to help ordinary people overcome their fear of writing and start from zero; the key is to persist in practice according to the book's guidance.

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About the author

刘杨 Author

Liu Yang's publicly available information is limited, yet his writing and editorial work spans military history, language and writing, philosophy, and folk literature. Eleven of his works are held in the collection, including War Chronicles 059: Sink Everything and the two volumes A Complete History of British Destroyers, 1893–1918 and 1919–2014, which show a sustained interest in warship history and naval warfare. Learn to Write offers practical guidance on language and composition, while Behavior Rewires the Brain touches on cognition and behavior, and Everyone Should Understand Art belongs to popular art writing. In addition, Chinese Classic Stories: Idioms and Proverbs reflects his work in collecting and presenting folk literature, and Born to Shine, Worthy of the Starlight leans toward inspirational themes. Overall, Liu Yang's writing crosses military history, writing methods, popular science, and story adaptation, aimed at general readers and emphasizing both informative content and readability.