“Style is a very simple matter…” Discover the secrets in this precise and concise post from author L.M. Nelson! ~Bette A. Stevens, Maine author http://www.4writersandreaders.com
In the writing world, the word style means the way in which an idea is expressed. Style has to do with form, not content. Readers pick up a book because of content, but put it down because of style.
As a writer, you have to develop your own writing style. The way you arrange words is the nature of you. Your style should be specifically yours and no one else’s.
When developing your individual style, here are some things to consider:
- Listen to what you write. Writing is like music. The words you write make sounds, and when those sounds are in harmony, the writing works.
- Mimic spoken language. Writing convey to the reader the sense of conversation. It should provide the intimacy and warmth of personal conversation.
- Vary sentence length. Consider the following:
- Vary sentence construction. You should always strive for clarity when you write…
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Comments on: "A Sense of Style" (19)
I enjoyed your post. Excellent. In fact, were I able, I’d put on a purple suit and an orange hat that clashed horribly, let down the convertible top, and cruise the boulevard, styling.
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Thanks, Isaiah! Stay in the spirit and keep styling…
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Thank you, Bette. Shared on our group forum today. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Sharon. 🙂 Have a great week, my friend! xo
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Excellent points about writing style. Thanks for sharing this!
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Right there with you, Pam! 🙂 Happy Writing every day… xo
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Thanks for sharing and enjoy the day ;O)
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Thanks, MG. 🙂 You have a lovely day too & Happy Writing! xo
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Valuable tips👏👏👌👌💞
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Thank you, Nidhi. 🙂 Have a lovely day and Happy Writing! xo
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Thank you and same to you💞💞💞💞
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Great tips!
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Agreed! 🙂 Have a great day and Happy Writing, Eugenia… xoxo
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Excellent post. Left a comment and shared.
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Thanks, Molly. 🙂 Happy Writing! xo
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Excellent post, Bette! Great tips for authors everywhere! Hugs xx
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Indeed! One I had to share… ❤ Happy writing and reading, dear Janice! xo
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Love this post. Makes so much sense. Yes, I go for the content—but sometimes I go for style and am disappointed in what I’m reading.
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Agree… Thanks for stopping by to check our L.M.’s great post, Patricia. 🙂 xo
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