So true. One good look at some of my older drafts, and my head spins. I have also noticed it on wattpad and other sharing sites. I have even seen it with some indie books –Great idea fellow writer, but so many run on sentences. I think this is a common thing for newer writers. One tries to be descriptive. One tries to think these sentences have flow. What one doesn’t know, is it becomes droll and can distract a reader from the story. I still do this in drafts, but that’s why we always revise and self edit.
Absolutely! It’s crucial to revise and edit several times, not just once. It’s all a part of finding out what draws people in and then keeps their attention. I do the same when I look back at drafts. Sometimes I just go through and start putting fullstops/periods everywhere to break it up and tell a better story, hopefully!😁 Thank you for your comment🌻🙏🙂
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So true. One good look at some of my older drafts, and my head spins. I have also noticed it on wattpad and other sharing sites. I have even seen it with some indie books –Great idea fellow writer, but so many run on sentences. I think this is a common thing for newer writers. One tries to be descriptive. One tries to think these sentences have flow. What one doesn’t know, is it becomes droll and can distract a reader from the story. I still do this in drafts, but that’s why we always revise and self edit.
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Absolutely! It’s crucial to revise and edit several times, not just once. It’s all a part of finding out what draws people in and then keeps their attention. I do the same when I look back at drafts. Sometimes I just go through and start putting fullstops/periods everywhere to break it up and tell a better story, hopefully!😁 Thank you for your comment🌻🙏🙂
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good analogy,now trying only rhythmic poems,hope to get some fusion though..
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Good luck! I wish I could be so disciplined!🙏🙂
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Here we go ,you are already a shining star
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😊Wow! I don’t see myself like that!!😁 But thank you very much, I am humbled. It’s just words our heart says…you know…🙏🙂🌻
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I wil stop by though 😁
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I agree! I love this post!
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😊thank you!
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Yup 🖤
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🙏😉
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Rick Bragg just said the same thing.
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I’ve been posting this for almost 3 years!😂
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He’s one of my favorite Southern authors
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Love this food for thought. And I love waffles, so I guess I get two treats!
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Hahaha! I know! I get hungry every time I schedule this poem :))
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