Writing Advice From The Experts Part 2
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Writing Insights from the Experts: Part 2
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Summary:
"The most valuable of talents is never using two words when one will do." - Thomas Jefferson
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This series offers insights from established authors, hoping their experiences aid in achieving your writing goals.
On Editing
"There is but one art, to omit!" ?" Robert Louis Stevenson
A well-crafted sentence or paragraph should contain only what is necessary, much like a drawing should have no extra lines, and a machine no spare parts. ?" William Strunk, Jr., The Elements of Style
When writing, eliminate parts readers tend to skip. ?" Elmore Leonard
The essence of writing is knowing when to stop. ?" Josh Billings
When uncertain about an adjective, remove it. ?" Mark Twain
Rewriting should be swift, like cutting your own hair. ?" Robert Stone
Write briefly so people will read, clearly so they will appreciate, vividly so they will remember, and accurately so they will be guided. ?" Joseph Pulitzer
On Writer’s Block
When stuck, surprise your book with an attack when it least expects it. ?" H.G. Wells
On Motivation
Better to write for yourself without an audience than for an audience and lose yourself. ?" Cyril Connolly
The hardest yet most original thing a writer can do is write authentically. ?" Robertson Davies
If you want to be a writer, write. ?" Epictetus
While talent helps, guts are essential in writing. ?" Jessamyn West
Write about what captivates you and won’t let go. ?" Paul West
On Humility
Encourage young writers to write but discourage them from thinking they are writers immediately. ?" Wallace Stegner
Stay tuned for the final part of this series, where we explore naming your work, learning from the success and failure of others, and the inner struggles authors face.
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