Comments on: 5 Rules for Writing Well: C. S. Lewis’s Letter to a Young Writer

By: 5 Rules for Writing Well: C. S. Lewis’s Letter to a Young Writer | Inkwell Scholars

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By: 7 Letters from Famous Writers Sharing Fantastic Writing Advice - Nicole Bianchi

7 Letters from Famous Writers Sharing Fantastic Writing Advice - Nicole Bianchi — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 02:58:09 +0000

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By: 5 Exercises From Famous Authors That Will Sharpen Your Writing Skills - Nicole Bianchi

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 01:03:53 +0000

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By: RhymeLovingWriter

RhymeLovingWriter — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 19:59:30 +0000

In reply to Cynthia P.. I just saw that on another list Cynthia. It was attributed to George Orwell and quoted as such, "Break any of these rules sooner than say anything barbarous." Paula aka RhymeLovingWriter

By: Beatrice

Beatrice — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 17:58:37 +0000

A useful and enjoyable read, thank you!

By: Peggy Adams

Peggy Adams — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 13:59:18 +0000

I thoroughly enjoyed and understood what you and C. S. Lewis are saying. Those items, I don’t like to call them rules, will be clearly engrained into my ‘writing brain’. I am not familiar with C. S. Lewis’s writing and have been inspired to read some of his writing. I am in the process of writing a memoir in short story form–I was born and raised in the South, Alabama mostly. In my writing I have always attempted to define folklore, traditions, food, and so forth either by how it is woven into the story or in parenthesis. I feel the simplicity is a great asset in any writing. I read many genre and pay close attention to how a paragraph or word is used within the context—very helpful–soon it becomes a habit. Love your blog—very helpful. I would like your take on the writing/rewriting/rewriting/ My outline is usually a first draft, helter skelter type and not until third draft do I get down to the ‘creativity part of the story.” I realize this is easier done for a short story. Another element to better writing is to read, read, read. and write, write, write. The old adage, “Practice makes perfect.” still holds true. If interested you can go to tellyourtruetale.com/stories and read my story Finding Jerry. This is a Library sponsored and led by Sam Quinones Workshop. Thank you for this blog and I look forward to additional information.

By: Nicole Bianchi

Nicole Bianchi — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 20:04:45 +0000

In reply to Serena. Thank you, Serena. Yes, I love when friends or relatives come to visit me, and I take them to my favorite places. It's so fun to experience that 'wonder' again. And thank you! That's one of my favorite verses. :)

By: Serena

Serena — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 19:31:47 +0000

Loved the whole article.
From the above comments “See and Tell” hit the note. For me too.
“Let your passion come through” and,
“as though they are seeing with your eyes”
I’ve lived most of my life in Cape Town and I know I take its beauty for granted. I also work and socialise in poorer communities and aware that this is not what tourists see it. However when i do take a visiting friend on an informal tour of the magnificent views and places, I know that I am seeing it through their eyes. That first time wonder.
Thank you Nicole for this article.
I also noticed the quote on the right side of the page. ( I think your advert) I don’t prescribe to any Religion, yet sometimes the Psalms can really hit the spot.
Great Article
Serena

By: Serena

Serena — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 19:13:48 +0000

In reply to Nick #thisyearinmusic. Oh Wow! Tolkien and Lewis! My favourite two fantasy writers. Oh Wow!

By: Sally

Sally — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 22:37:48 +0000

I want students in the college courses I teach to understand and use these rules!