Sentence Flow: Fixing Choppy Writing
If our sentences don’t have a good flow from one to the next, our writing can feel choppy. But what causes choppy writing and how can we fix it?
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If our sentences don’t have a good flow from one to the next, our writing can feel choppy. But what causes choppy writing and how can we fix it?
Pin ItWe’ve discussed POV and voice, but what does the term “word choice” mean, how does it affect our writing, and what goes into choosing the right words?
Pin ItWhy is POV so important to understand? The better we understand the power of our character’s POV, the stronger we can make our characters and our story.
Pin ItThird-person POV ranges from the most distant to the deepest perspectives, so how can we tell where our story falls on the POV spectrum to avoid problems?
Pin ItMuch of writing is subjective, so it can be hard to know how to treat writing advice. Is it a hard-and-fast rule, a guideline, or a personal preference?
Pin ItWe probably think we know everything about dialogue formatting already, but let’s make sure we know all there is to know before assuming.
Pin ItA drafting process that works for one might not work for another. However, NaNoWriMo can be a great time to experiment and see what writing process works for us.
Pin ItEven if we usually write fiction, we’ll likely write non-fiction sometimes. And when our fiction voice isn’t appropriate, we’ll need to develop a different style for non-fiction.
Pin ItChoosing the right word requires us to know grammar, consider voice, avoid typos, and possess a large vocabulary. Homophones add a layer of difficulty.
Pin ItSomewhere along our learning curve as writers, we’re likely to come across the skill of layering. Layering can help us create unique characters, no matter how stereotypical or tropey they might be on the surface.
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