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Hello Writer
Stringing Words Together
This month we are talking about sentences. In 2023, we focussed on building habits, beating procrastination and improving discipline. In 2024, we worked on our novels and improved our craft. This year, we are taking a closer look at editing, specifically self-editing. It is an essential skill every writer needs to master, but man, being objective and cutting down your own work is hard.
Along with a short editing lesson, you will also receive your monthly prompts as usual. Editing is definitely second-draft stuff. Use the prompts to free write, THEN try to apply the editing suggestions. This is optional.
If this is your first time using prompts you can learn more about free writing here.
What makes a good sentence?
When we write, we need to find the best words to convey our story. Your writing should always have more than one function. I say your writing should always do ‘double duty’. A sentence should show character and add to the setting, or it should move the story forward and convey the theme.
Tests
- If you remove the sentence, does the meaning of the paragraph change or become unclear? If not, you don’t need it. Cut the sentence.
- Once you have decided whether you need the sentence or not consider the sentence itself. Read it aloud. If you stumble over any part or if your tongue trips, it needs to be revised.
Homework
Use the prompt to free write. Once you are done with the first draft evaluate every sentence using the two methods above.
Next month we’ll discuss sentence length.
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Happiness
Mia
by Mia Botha
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