Famous Writers Stop Writing
Introduction
Some famous writers are stopping their work. Julian Barnes and Michael Frayn are retiring.
Main Body
Michael Frayn is 92 years old. He wrote many books and news stories for a long time. Now he says he will not write anymore. Julian Barnes is 80 years old. He has a rare blood disease. He wrote one last book called 'Departure(s)'. This book is about memory and his life. Some writers stop working, but others do not. Stephen King said he would stop, but he started again. Other writers, like Margaret Atwood, are old but they still write many books.
Conclusion
Some old writers stop their work. Other old writers continue to write.
Learning
The 'But' Switch
In this story, we see a pattern where a writer does one thing, BUT then something changes. This is how you move from basic sentences to A2 level storytelling.
The Pattern:
Positive/Action BUT Opposite/Change
Examples from the text:
- Stephen King said he would stop but he started again.
- Some writers stop but others do not.
Quick Guide for You: Use 'but' when you want to show a surprise or a difference.
- I am old but I am strong.
- He wrote a book but he stopped.
Vocabulary Spotlight: 'Still' Look at Margaret Atwood. She is old, but she still writes. Use 'still' for things that do not change over time.