I have mentioned the rules before but I think they're worth mentioning again, along with the fact that they are not mine. I saw them on another blog and wrote them down and taped them to my computer where I can see them. They are as follows:
*Put emphatic words at the end of the sentence -
*Use the active voice -
*Place statements in positive form, as in; she liked coffee vs she didn't like coffee -
*Use definite, concrete, specific language -
*Omit unnecessary words -
*Write in paragraphs; start a new one when introducing a new person, place, or time -
I like these because they're simple and easy to follow. What rules do you find helpful?
I do like the "omit unnecessary words". It's taken me a long time to get the hang of this! I always return to my very early written stories just to remind me to never revert to such a crime again! LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteI always like the "read widely and constantly" rule! Take care
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Watch repetitive words!
ReplyDeleteI also like the advice: Leave out the boring bits. :)
ReplyDeleteI like simple advice like this. 'Just write' works for me, but then you have to think of all that other stuff on the second read through. :)
ReplyDeleteOmit unnecessary words is what I'm working on right now.
ReplyDeleteFor me, rules don't matter as much as just sitting ass to chair, and writing a good adventure.
ReplyDeleteI see too many newbs get caught in the rules of writing. The rules, the rules, the rules.
Tell a good story. Even better, enjoy telling a good story.
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