Vonnegut is known for his use of the Smith-Corona 2200 typewriter. This one is on display at the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library in Indianapolis. Photo by Sarah Rose Sharp
 

Emily Temple describes Kurt Vonnegut as "one of the greatest American writers—and, no matter how he tried to deny it, one of the greatest writing teachers. Certainly one of the greatest writing advice list-makers, at any rate. Vonnegut’s many thoughts on writing have been widely shared, taught, studied and adapted (designer Maya Eilam’s infographic-ized version of his 'shapes of stories' lecture springs vividly to mind) because his advice tends to be straightforward, generous, and (most importantly) right.

"Plus, it’s no-nonsense advice with a little bit of nonsense. Like his books, really. Find some of Vonnegut’s greatest writing advice, plucked from interviews, essays, and elsewhere, below—but first, find some of Vonnegut’s greatest life advice right here: 'I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and don’t let anybody tell you different.' Okay, proceed."

Article: Kurt Vonnegut’s Greatest Writing Advice