How to Write Right.

How to Write Right

Analyze the material written by others and isolate what is poorly written, see why, and write free of those mistakes. Writing well is to get to the point quickly, with an entailment or hook that leads the reader further on. You must have the big picture in mind when you write and let details fill themselves in.

Do not let brevity get in the way of elegance. Sentence syntax is essential for a writer to pay attention to as words well placed pack a powerful punch. Write within the vocabulary of the reader, but don’t sacrifice a word of many hues when it does the work of many words. Write to please and inform and to enjoy the process. Draw the reader into your work, don’t push him in. Writing is like making love, if you don’t feel it, don’t. Wait until you do, you will.

If you have something to write, write when it is hot in the pan, don’t let it get cold. If you have the time and like to write, write, and staring at the keyboard counts. We don’t always have something given to words, yet. A keyboard is like a mandala, and, patiently looked upon, will absorb us into it. Picture what you want to say and wait till you have the language to paint the picture you see. Use colorful language. Know how to be descriptive without being tedious. Don’t open a door leading nowhere.

Stay on topic. Writing is like putting together a big jigsaw puzzle, you can mix and match pieces all over the place, but when you are done everything should fit together. If you left something out, rephrase the entire section, rather than append what may seem artificial to the reader. Words written together should seem to belong together. Stimulate the readers imagination by not saying too much, yet enough to flow to the next passage without drying up.

Pay attention to grammar, especially the mighty comma. Correct your work reading aloud, for errors in punctuation, syntax, and vocabulary is often better highlighted by how we speak, rather than how we think or write.

Write as if the reader has no time, and well enough that he finds the time. Well written words are seldom many. Use common, natural language and avoid overdressing for the occasion unless the subject requires it. A good vocabulary in our toolbox will serve us on required occasions, but, is pretentious on others. Common words can say most of what need be said, but when they can’t, the right word at the right place is like a sparkling jewel; so, build your vocabulary so you can shine when need be.

It is a delight to read good material, and an even better to provide it, so write right.

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