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Why You Should Never Edit as You Write
Are you frazzled whenever you sit down to write? Frustrated? Ready to give up? Do you sit, thesaurus in hand, pondering the exact word to describe what you are trying to say? Are you vexed between the choices? Can you not decide whether your heroine’s eyes should be cerulean blue or azure? Please don’t. You should never edit as you write. Editing While You Write Conflicts with How the Brain Works One part of your brain is dominant while you write, and a different part is dominant while you edit. When you stop to examine what you’ve written, or to find exactly the correct word, you move from the creative…
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Seven Simple Ways to Make Your Writing Rock
Make your writing rock with these seven simple techniques, perfect for the beginning writer! Make Your Writing Rock with Powerful Verbs Strong verbs are a core asset that belong in every writer’s toolbox, and they can make the difference between a ho-hum piece of writing and something that is much more engaging. Take a look at this: Mary walked down the street. -or- Mary strutted down the street. -or- Mary traipsed down the street. Just that one word gives a whole different tone to the sentence and engages the reader on a higher level. Fear not, you don’t have to spend minutes each writing session, thesaurus in hand, seeking the…
