This is going to be a quick post. This is part of my daily writing routing I am trying to cultivate.
I recently started reading "Several Short Sentences on Writing" by Verlyn Klinkenborg . I want to improve my writing and this book is a goldmine for people who want to improve their writing.
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I am still reading through the first chapter. The focus is on sentences. Sentences are the bedrock of writing. They are the bridge between what you think and what your readers understand.
The only link between you and the reader is the sentence you’re making. There’s no sign of your intention apart from the sentences themselves.
~ Klinkenborg, Verlyn. Several Short Sentences About Writing
Verlyn's view on writing is that you only learn through experimentation. I do agree with this view and in fact I think this holds true for almost everything worth learning in life. This is why I am very excited to work through this book.
Mastery of the meaning is what I am after in my writing and practice and experimentation it will take. Verlyn captured it well
Knowing what you’re trying to say is always important. But knowing what you’ve actually said is crucial.
~ Klinkenborg, Verlyn. Several Short Sentences About Writing
That's it for today. Have a good one and don't forget to upvote and follow :)
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