I am the lead analyst in a section of military analysts, as the only civilian. I use these daily to help them write better. Sadly, they have not been well educated by government schools before they enlist. And officers? Worse education, because there's more of it.
That first rule is key. I try to create metaphors that are so unexpected that they almost don't make sense except in a lyrical, poetic or visceral manner. The further I push into the unexplored, the more liberated my writing becomes. I would add one more rule. Never talk down to your reader. Thank you for the post.
Thank you so much. It is really helpful
Excellent rules to help us take our writing to the next level. Thank you!
I am the lead analyst in a section of military analysts, as the only civilian. I use these daily to help them write better. Sadly, they have not been well educated by government schools before they enlist. And officers? Worse education, because there's more of it.
That first rule is key. I try to create metaphors that are so unexpected that they almost don't make sense except in a lyrical, poetic or visceral manner. The further I push into the unexplored, the more liberated my writing becomes. I would add one more rule. Never talk down to your reader. Thank you for the post.
"Outright barbarous" works. Orwellian crafted "1984" and its warnings fell on deaf ears.
Example of the opposite sort of writing: (an invitation - GO)
I wonder how these compare to Stephen King’s rules for writing? Lol
This is a great recommendation...going to read the essay now but thank you for analysing it in your own voice. Loved it.
Never sway from the truth