Writing wisdom from novelist Gish Jen
A conversational writing style helps your blog appeal to readers. But “conversational” does not mean “exactly as in a conversation.”
Novelist Gish Jen says in Why We Write
When you tell a story in the kitchen to a friend, it is full of infelicities. I try to edit those out in literature but keep the feeling of a story being told.
When you’re blogging, this may mean that you
- Cut irrelevant details
- Tighten the structure of your story, making it flow more quickly and logically
Why We Write offers nuggets of advice and inspiration for writers. While it tilts toward fiction, there’s something for everyone.
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