Will studying Literary Theory make my own writing any better?
When I say "studying" here I mean buying some LitTheory books off Amazon and reading them in my spare time.
Short answer: probably not.
The best writers are good readers so just read prolifically and in a diverse fashion and you'll get there.
No. Reading and writing will always be most effective. Practicing closer reading of the books you like might help, however.
>>8084897
If by "my own writing" you mean "Essays about literary theory" then yes.
Lie.
Lie a lot.
Lie until people listen to you for your lies.
Lie until they see you're not lying.
Lie until you autograph your first lie.
And listen to a lie once and a while.
>>8084897
Just buy and read everything by Joseph Campbell and Robert McKee.
Thank me later.
>>8085278
>Muh Hero's Journey that only exists in works created by Hero's Journey fanboys
do NOT read Campbell's fucking shit
>>8085289
>do NOT read Campbell's fucking shit
Either retard replying or apologist, not sure which.
>>8084897
Absolutely my man, go for it
>>8085278
reading that crap will make you produce crap.
>>8085299
apologist for what?
