08-04-2004, 03:55 AM
I don't consider myself good enough to rate people, but I have some advice for those willing to heed it:
The foundation of writing is a mixture of mechanics and creativity. Things such as conventions, grammar, spelling, and punctuation really make a difference. Your writing can be excellent, but if your mechanics are poor, it will make your beautiful words look absolutely repulsive. Second, writing is a learning experience. As Rad said, looking to others for example is a good way to find a model of what works and what doesn't. The best kind of writing is loaded with imagery: excruciating details and metaphors that paint a picture. Painting a picture can't be rushed, or it will look sloppy, so take the time to give it the care and patience it deserves.
I hope that helps.
The foundation of writing is a mixture of mechanics and creativity. Things such as conventions, grammar, spelling, and punctuation really make a difference. Your writing can be excellent, but if your mechanics are poor, it will make your beautiful words look absolutely repulsive. Second, writing is a learning experience. As Rad said, looking to others for example is a good way to find a model of what works and what doesn't. The best kind of writing is loaded with imagery: excruciating details and metaphors that paint a picture. Painting a picture can't be rushed, or it will look sloppy, so take the time to give it the care and patience it deserves.
I hope that helps.
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_=So wake me when it's through
I don't want to feel the things that you do
Don't worry, I'll be fine
I just don't want this dream, wake me up inside=_
I don't want to feel the things that you do
Don't worry, I'll be fine
I just don't want this dream, wake me up inside=_