14
06.11
11:00
Writing the ending of your articles and stories first might sound like a silly idea. After all, we tend to think of writing as a sequential thing — you start with an introduction and explore the subject before doling out a conclusion. Doing so, however, brings plenty of benefits that could make it worth your while to try it.
27
03.10
2:13
Most people tell you not to sweat the first draft. Since you’re scheduled to edit it anyway, you’ll still have a chance to fix any mistakes you turn up. However, there are some things you should avoid on your first draft whenever you can. If you miss them on your manual editing and subsequent writing software check-up, your finished work may end up looking very amateurish.
07
12.09
7:43
When you’re working on a tight deadline, the direct writing process is the best way to get your writing done. Why? Because it’s a technique that drills down your work to as simple as it can get.
30
11.09
9:01
While it’s always a good idea to talk to editors about your plans for a piece, it’s very important to make sure you don’t lead them to form the wrong expectations. After all, doing that is only bound to end as a huge frustration for both of you.
07
10.09
4:48
I’ve met some writers who don’t draft, choosing to go over each paragraph they put down, correcting it as they work. They rarely work very fast. Rather than go this route, it’s highly-advisable to engage in drafting as a regular activity. It will help accelerate your pace, apart from allowing you to express your thoughts unimpeded.