Today’s post will be a little different. Instead of me posting a Writing Tip of the Day, I thought I’d try something new and ask you: “What’s your favorite writing tip/advice?
I’ll start. My favorite writing tip is from Ernest Hemingway:
Use short sentences.
Plain and simple. So, what’s yours?
Mine is not quite advice, but something to keep in mind while writing and editing: “Readers read words, not minds.”
Also: “Making the word-count does make the words count.”
Oh I love yours, especially “Readers read words, not minds.” It is so true, that’s why we have to always remember to show, not tell.
Thanks!
Exactly, and to avoid making narrative leaps and counting the reader to just “get it”.
Very true. We cannot assume the reader gets our story, just because we do.
Show rather than tell.
Lol. Great minds think alike. I just said the same thing when I replied to the first comment from CanaryTheFirst.
But it’s so true, we NEED to show, NOT tell.
Thanks Sara!
Show don’t tell. Kill your adverbs. I don’t like to keep it too simple, but some simplicity is best!
Show, don’t tell is actually one of my favorites too.
It just covers so many potential mistakes, that’s why I love it so.
Exactly.
Write often.
Also, you can learn as much giving criticism as receiving it.
Yes, I agree. Write often. Even when you think you’re not inspired to write—write. Sometimes it’s the best way to get inspired.
The only thing that will get your book written is bum glue and fingers moving. Writer’s block doesn’t exist.
I agree. Writer’s block doesn’t exist.
Edit, edit, edit.
Indeed. I’m still editing.
Use long sentences.
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