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How to write like John Green
4 writing lessons from the bestselling author of coming-of-age books
John Green is a forever teenager stuck in the body of a forty-something years old man with serious glasses and a warm smile. He’s a likeable character, an objectively successful writer, and a good guy. At least, the persona Green’s built with his writing and online activity gives a nice guy vibe.
It can be genuine.
It can be too good to be true.
I don’t know.
Does it matter when we’re trying to learn how to write like John Green?
His writing is good enough to attract a considerable fandom — that’s what we are looking for here.
John Green’s books…I read a few of them and found that activity decently relaxing. I’ll say one important thing right away. Green’s most famous novel The Fault in Our Stars…I haven’t read it. I’m a little bit scared of cancer, and reading about it can result in unnecessary doctor appointments. The book is probably decent. Is it decent? Tell me please in the comments. I hope things I picked up from Green’s other books hold true for that very best bestseller book of his.
Okay.
How to write like John Green?
