środa, 9 listopada 2011

Writing Help: Improve Your Writing By Not Writing

By Gina Parks


Every writer needs a little help with their writing from time to time. Every writer can improve their writing. Rather than writing more, if one truly wishes to improve their writing skills, they should write less and give more thought to their writing.

Some writers have a hard time with their early drafts simply because they have not allowed themselves enough time to process an idea. A successful writer must give himself enough time to think of an idea, organize the flow of thoughts, and then expand those thoughts through their own creative streak.

It is probably easier to do this somewhere away from your usual work area and your computer. You can choose to sit alone at the park, engage in mindless activities such as doing household chores or working in the yard, or even go for a walk while you think. No matter what location you choose, it should allow you to think clearly, without worrying about being pressured by friends, family and co-workers.

No matter how busy and hectic your life is, everyone has a few moments when they can be alone to think, and maybe you should think of dedicating some of those moments to mull over your writing. As an added benefit, not only will you get your thoughts straight, but you will also take care of mundane chores that need to be tackled. If you can manage to focus on your writing more, your productivity will increase in no time. You will actually spend less time in front of the computer (or notebook) but will deliver more quality writing in that shorter time.

If you are working on a project, your attention should be entirely focused on accomplishing your goal. If you are writing something short then focus first on the introduction, for example. If you are writing a novel or book then focus on one scene or section of a chapter. Create a movie in your head, and because it is your movie, do not overlook the sounds, smells, and textures that go along with it. Become the characters in your movie, and feel what they feel before you translate that image into words. Think of the images in your head and come up with words. Feel the rhythm of the words playing out and see if they dance smoothly. Does it match the "movie" you created?

The more you work these elements over in your head then the easier it will be when you sit back down to write. Your mind can help you create a written product that's more intriguing and easy to read and write. So, with just a little more time spent thinking, you too can write to succeed.




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