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Style for a perfect writing on your blog
Reading the summary of the book (whose cover stands out above) ‘The Elements of Style’ by Strunk and White have taken some interesting to say the least. This book is a must-have in the global blogosphere, from what I heard and understood. Let me try, now, to put into practice these 10 valuable tips on writing style must have a blogger in his post. This, you see, the rules simple and easy to apply, but should ensure a pleasant writing style, concise and, therefore, well appreciated by our readers. We summarize below the 10 points insisted upon in the book and I would also like to know, in the end, what you think and if you already applied to someone.
Work with a specific project in mind: I would say that does not need many comments as the basis for everything. Every blog and every article must necessarily have a specific purpose. Use the sections: readers are often reluctant to read long blocks of text infinitely. Split a post into paragraphs is to allow readers to reflect on what they read and digest better individual blocks. The reading should, however, be pleasant and relaxing and not urgent.
Fix and rewrite: the revision or correction that is part of writing a good article. Fear not though, the second reading of what you wrote, you have to correct 50% of the text. An article over again, revised and corrected it repays the time ‘lost’ in the reviews. Omit unnecessary words or phrases: a blog of articles kilometers succcesso not necessarily public, but only after clear and essenzaili. To express one or more essential concepts do not need millions of words, indeed, tired and bored. Go straight to the point, in other words.
Use a clear and defined: see above, in practice. Without mincing words and sentences of simple construction we can get to the point. It benefits from the clarity of the concept expressed, and consequently the reader. Type in a natural way: you always think, write, Avre of a contact person in front of you shared. The average reader is neither an expert nor illiterate. The natural language (and neither polished nor low-level) with all pays off. Write clear: it seems the same concept as above, but clearly refers to an article by well-defined phrases. Insert paragraphs, blanks and similar to an article gives an organization which then results in mental clarity. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tips for young writers
- “End your day writing when you still want to keep writing.” “Reread, rewrite, reread, rewrite. If still not working, throw it out. It is healthy and should not feel guilty for the bodies of poems and pages who had everything they needed except life.” Helen Dunmore
- “The first 12 years are the worst.” “The best way is to write a book. A pen is useful, a computer is also true, but continues to fill the blank page of words.” “Only bad writers believe their work is really good.” “Describe it is very difficult. Remember that any description is an opinion on the world. Looking for a place from which to look.” “Fun.” Anne Enright
- “Marry someone who loves you and think that writing was a good idea.” “Do not read the criticism.” “Do not drink and write at a time.” “Do not send letters to your editor (nobody cares).” Richard Ford
- “Write in third person unless you’ve found a first-person voice really special.” “When information is free and universally accessible, a lot of research for a novel is devalued as the novel itself.” “You have to love before he can be ruthless.” Jonathan Franzen
- “Enter.” “Put a word and then another. Find the right word. Write.” “Fix it. But remember that sooner or later, before it reaches perfection, you’ll have to let it go and move on to writing your next work. Perfection is like trying to reach the horizon. Go ahead.” Neil Gaiman
- “Improve your language skills. Words are the raw material of your craft. The larger your vocabulary, the more effective your writing.” “Do not just plan writing: write. Just write, not dreaming of writing, developed a unique style.” PD James
- “Do not try to write for an ideal reader.’m Sure exists, but is reading to another.” “Be your own editor / critic. Close, but relentless.” Joyce Carol Oates
- “Read a lot.” “Write a lot.” “Learn to be self-critical.” “Do not give up.” “Find a worthwhile story to tell.” “Get lucky.” “Keep your luck.” Ian Rankin
- “Always carry a notebook with you. And I mean forever. The short-term memory retains information only for three minutes, unless you put down on paper, you lose an idea forever.” Will Self Read the rest of this entry »
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