How to craft your writing?
If you would like to craft your writing, reading The Element of Style by William Stunk Jr. and E.b. White is a must. This September, I have been reading books about the craft of writing. I would like to recommend The Elements of Style. This is a good book about grammar rules and the style of writing, even Stephen King has highly recommended it as a good one without bullshit.
I’ll tell you right now that every aspiring writer should read The Elements of Style.
— Stephen King
Here are some of the suggestions, for helping writers or bloggers to develop their own style:
- write in a way that comes naturally
- write with nouns and verbs, not with adjective and adverb
- revise and rewrite
For more tips on how to craft, check it out and dive in.
The writing style of great writers
Ernest Hemingway’s simple and succinct writing style is the opposite of James Joyce’ complex and stream-of-consciousness writing. Style is like beauty. It’s subjective and has various ways. Writing style is your identity. It’s a part of you. So the takeaway point here is to write what you know and be yourself. That’s what Hemingway and Joyce did.
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Hi—
I agree that The Elements of Style is essential for any writer.
I question, though, the generally wise adage to “write what you know” because I find it too limiting. One of my great joys is writing about what I’ve just learned: doing thorough research in an area to which my curiosity has drawn me—and then delving into the subject. I love, subsequently, to bring my findings to those who read my blog.
Cheers!
Annie
Hey Annie, I love the way you did, from research to writing what you have learnt. I find it a great joy too! 😀
I read both this and Stephen King’s book, On Writing, recently. They both gave some interesting tips to keep in mind.
Yes! I’m reading On Writing too. It’s interesting to read and I’m loving the tips which keep writing simple and powerful. 😀
Thank you, helenps, for liking my writing about the city of Chiang Rai, Thailand.
I love Thailand! ❤
Come to Chiang Rai and I will show you my adopted city.
I would love to go someday! Let’s keep in touch ❤
You can always find me at ST Unleashed!
The best months to visit are Nov-Feb. October can have heavy rain and Mar-May (their summer) is too hot for my taste. Jun-Oct is the monsoon season. October or March can be strategically good months to visit if you catch good weather because there will be fewer tourists than during the high season.
Beginning next year, I only plan to be here from October/ November through February/March. Would love to show you around the most visited (by Thais) province in Thailand.
Thanks a lot for you tips! 😀 Great to know you will be there from October/ November through February/March. ❤
I have a two bedroom home in a gated community. Bring your husband (no boyfriends please) or a girlfriend and you can stay for free, but ya’ll have to buy your own smoke.
You’re so kind! ❤ Why will I have to buy my own smoke? I don't smoke:)
I was thinking about ganja which I was under the impression that everybody smokes these days. Nevermind.
You have a wonderful blog. Full of great tips for writers😀
haha thank you! ❤ Hope you find it helpful 😀
Handy.
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Thank you for your support RPR!<3