mardi 28 novembre 2017

What You Can Learn From Upton Sinclair

By Christine Richardson


There are different authors all over the world. And their works are also known. Some of them are famous and others are just starting. Those who have a passion for writing and educating have decided to create a career as an author. This might be something good but it is not easy. According to experts, there is more than just the writing skill. You should consider the other skills and make sure that you are prepared for the numerous challenges.

Others want to derive help and motivation from the writers who have succeeded. There are different measures when it comes to success. But it would also be good when everyone recognizes your work. Upton Sinclair was one of the writers that received the Pulitzer prize award. This specific award is highly coveted by many individuals. And those distinguished individuals are the one who received it because of their overall work. This is not just something about writing.

When you become a writer, there are usually a variety of genres you can tackle. You can start with something that you prefer and decide to branch out your genre when you feel that you are already know what your current genre requires. Sinclair was a political writer through and through. He is also considered a muckracker. These are individuals who investigate about the corruptions and wrongdoings within the government and they write books or stories about it.

The public has first recognized the writing of Sinclair when he created The Jungle. This tackles about the misgivings and corruption of the meat packing company which caused an outrage in the public. This also came in the attention of the president during that time. And with this, the Pure Food and drug Act was formed.

Even if you strive to become better, there is still no guarantee that you can attain his level of success. And you should not strive to pursue only that. Become an author because that is what you are good at. On top of that, you should also possess the needed traits to help your needs.

He has gone through numerous things. Born of an average family and was used to poverty, he wrote his way through college and through the different phases of his life. And despite being given a different path, he still chose to become a writer despite it all. He studied law but pursued a writing career still.

Just because you have accomplished and succeeded at something does not mean that you should stop. Keep practicing your craft. Honing your skills and becoming better at what you are doing would become a good way for you to become better. There are a lot of individuals out there who wish to continue learning.

Believe in what is right and you will be fine. Sinclair has been writing for the political field for a long time. And there were instances when it was not easy to take a stand for your current belief. And this may not be easy on your career as well. But it is imperative to take a stand for what you believe in.

He was an inspiration to a lot of individuals and writers. And learning from him would have been a very good thing for aspiring authors. These are just some of the things that can be observed from his works. You can refer to some of his novels if you wish for more motivation.




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