Sep
01
Two-word Tuesday version of 7 sins of writing – Sloth
Perk up! *Since it’s two-word Tuesday, I had to shorten the post about sloth* ...
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Jul
21
Two-word Tuesday #6
In the last few weeks, I have gotten some amazing two word responses to my two words on Tuesday. However, that was not my original plan for these words. Originally, I hoped that people would take my two words and either create a longer blog post with them, then link back, or to add a comment that does something with them…adds to them. But now, I...
Jun
29
The most important writing rule
There are hundred’s of rules in writing.Don’t start a sentence with ‘and’. Write in complete sentences. Stories must have a beginning, middle and an end. Use the active voice unless you absolutely need to use the passive. Omit unnecessary words. Don’t end a sentence In a proposition.But what happened to “be creative”? Shouldn’t that be the #1 writing rule? I know what you’re thinking: “Not everything can be creative, Kirsten. There...
May
14
9 ways to improve your writing
1. Write more often. It doesn’t have to be perfect, but the more you write (tweet, facebook updates, emails, blog notes) the easier it will be to sit down and write. 2. Read a lot of other writers. Everyone has a different style of writing, and while you need to develop your own, reading someone else can help you to find your own voice. 3. Get a...
Feb
17
Are you creative for you or your readers?
I know that everyone has a different reason for reading my blog, or for writing their own. But, after spending the last 6 months working on this one, I have figured out that there is one main point that I have to think about: Am I creative for me or my readers? The answer is, and must be, both! I *try* to write everyday for those...