The right words
Writing is thinking is storytelling is painting a picture
The right words
My beginnings are not beginnings; I just start. Sometimes I have to write the beginning after the book is done. Well, that seems like a natural thing, but many people don't go forward because the beginning isn't right; they just leave it until they get it right. I write what's there, what I know is there. If I have to rewrite it or change it, I'm... See more
In Her Own Words: Toni Morrison on Writing, Editing, and Teaching
Far distance is helpful for summary; close distance is helpful for emotional rootedness.
Eric Falden • The Most Important Narrative Tool No One Told You About
Narrative distance is the perceived separation between the reader and the unfolding story.
Every story is a subtle negotiation between you — the storyteller — and your Reader. You raise questions and make promises. Then, in return, your Reader invests their attention, trust, and, most importantly, time.
Narrative Debt
When drawing from real life, the trick is to spend more time looking at the thing you are trying to capture than at your drawing. This is true for writing, too.
Henrik Karlsson • When Writing, Look at What You Are Trying to Describe More Than at Your Words
As long as the message is clear—that is clear enough to let the writing be entertaining—that is what matters most.
