Over the years I have received much advice from editors and fellow scribes. If I had to decide on three of the best pieces of wisdom, they would have to be the following:
1. Cut it down by half and leave nothing out - an editor proferred this advice when I turned in a manuscript that used a little bit too much fluff and stuff.
2. He who asks a question feels a fool for five minutes. He who does not ask a question remains a fool forever. (Old Chinese Proverb) - I read this somewhere and it became my impetus for raising my hand when I attend writing workshops or seminars.
3. Tell me, I’ll forget. Show me, I’ll remember. Involve me, I’ll understand. (Old Chinese Proverb) This sage piece of advice reminds me how and why to show, not tell in my writing.
1. Cut it down by half and leave nothing out - an editor proferred this advice when I turned in a manuscript that used a little bit too much fluff and stuff.
2. He who asks a question feels a fool for five minutes. He who does not ask a question remains a fool forever. (Old Chinese Proverb) - I read this somewhere and it became my impetus for raising my hand when I attend writing workshops or seminars.
3. Tell me, I’ll forget. Show me, I’ll remember. Involve me, I’ll understand. (Old Chinese Proverb) This sage piece of advice reminds me how and why to show, not tell in my writing.
