Writing+Tips

Writing Tip #1: The best way to improve your writing is to read, read, read. You will learn - without even realizing it! - from the words and techniques of all the writers whose work you read. Make sure you are reading interesting, powerful books, so you absorb the kind of writing you'd like to produce.

Tip #2: Go easy on the exclamation marks. Too many of those, and nothing seems exciting, because everything is supposed to be exciting. Really!! It's true!!!!!

Writing Tip #3: As a writing exercise, try eliminating all adverbs and only using verbs, but make them as strong and interesting as possible. Forget turn; try swivel! Forget walk; try waddle!

Tip #4: Use specific nouns instead of general ones. Which is more interesting? The dog ran through the building carrying some cutlery OR The beagle ran through the hospital carrying a knife.

