A List of 10 Concepts I Currently Like in Writing
Concepts I Like: 1. Paring things back Tell the story in as few words as possible. Exceptions include building atmosphere, but even then, keep it short. 2. Avoiding Description so judgement is left to the reader For instance, use fewer subjective adjectives like "satisfactory", "awe-inspiring". Who finds it satisfying? Who's being awed? Opt for (seemingly) more objective terms like "sufficient" or "extraordinary". Even then, superlatives are NOT good. It's like when people sign off with Best Regards. Are your regards actually the best I can receive, from anyone? If you're telling me that the palace is resplendent - even if it's through the eyes of your narrator, you have not yet blown my mind. 3. The idea that the biggest problem with good writing is the written word The more words you have, the more error-prone your writing, Shirley? You don't want to alienate a readership because they don't like your turn...