The Writing Diet
trimming the fat...22 total reviews
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Good writing tips in your Writing Diet, G.
Beware the beauty - that's one I need to remember. As I was reading through I found myself nodding. I will certainly reference this. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Cheers
Valda
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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Good writing tips in your Writing Diet, G.
Beware the beauty - that's one I need to remember. As I was reading through I found myself nodding. I will certainly reference this. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Cheers
Valda
Comment Written 25-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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Many thanks, once again. G
Comment from jp88
Hello, I came to your piece to return the favour of reviewing, and it is clear from reading this that you know what you're talking about. It's fun for me to read, while I know all these rules, knowing and adhering to them are two different things and I find myself making enough of those mistakes. It's great that you put a comprehensive list out!
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2022
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Hello, I came to your piece to return the favour of reviewing, and it is clear from reading this that you know what you're talking about. It's fun for me to read, while I know all these rules, knowing and adhering to them are two different things and I find myself making enough of those mistakes. It's great that you put a comprehensive list out!
Comment Written 21-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2022
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Many thanks for checking this one out. GMG
Comment from dmt1967
This piece is a great bit of writing filled with good and sound advice. I liked the sub headings and the way you unpacked them. Thank you for sharing and have a great week.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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This piece is a great bit of writing filled with good and sound advice. I liked the sub headings and the way you unpacked them. Thank you for sharing and have a great week.
Comment Written 19-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Many thanks. G
Comment from jessizero
This was a great list of tips on writing. "Less is more" sometimes, indeed. Thank you for sharing these great pieces of advice. Best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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This was a great list of tips on writing. "Less is more" sometimes, indeed. Thank you for sharing these great pieces of advice. Best wishes to you.
Comment Written 17-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Much appreciated. GMG
Comment from Spitfire
This is a great list for those who want to hone their skills. My favorite part of writing is editing with attention to the streamlining skills you list. So many writers on FS who get five stars do not deserve it because of the flaws you mention. Unfortunately, those members are willing to throw tomatoes and worse to those who dare to rate them a three or four!
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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This is a great list for those who want to hone their skills. My favorite part of writing is editing with attention to the streamlining skills you list. So many writers on FS who get five stars do not deserve it because of the flaws you mention. Unfortunately, those members are willing to throw tomatoes and worse to those who dare to rate them a three or four!
Comment Written 17-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Yeah, thaqt bugs me too. lol G
Comment from Ric Myworld
Thanks, G, great advice that can help us all, not just on flash fiction. Thanks for sharing. .....................................................................................................
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Thanks, G, great advice that can help us all, not just on flash fiction. Thanks for sharing. .....................................................................................................
Comment Written 16-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Much appreciated, as always, Ric. G
Comment from Ulla
Hi Gareth, this is great advice and thanks for sharing it with my us. It's very easy to fall into to all the pitfalls you're mentioning. I'm so taking notice. Thanks again. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Hi Gareth, this is great advice and thanks for sharing it with my us. It's very easy to fall into to all the pitfalls you're mentioning. I'm so taking notice. Thanks again. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 16-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Much appreciated, Ulla. G
Comment from lyenochka
Thanks for this great advice! At first, when I glanced at your post and saw "diet" in your title and your ending of "Be active," I thought, well I better start jogging while reading this! Great tips!
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Thanks for this great advice! At first, when I glanced at your post and saw "diet" in your title and your ending of "Be active," I thought, well I better start jogging while reading this! Great tips!
Comment Written 15-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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I don't do 'exercise'! lol
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You're still young! For us older folks, we have to work harder to keep the status quo, exercising from first waking - eye exercises for dry eyes, ankle circles before getting out of bed...
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
Thank you for this post, as I found the information both engaging and relevant.
I am guilty of all topics listed:)
My biggest challenge is with modifiers.
I enjoy writing in a descriptive way, as most writers/poets do, but I tend to keep adding to my verbs instead of selecting a stronger one to begin with. My thinking is the more I add description, the better the writing. Not true!
I plan to print this post so I can reread and use as a reference.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Thank you for this post, as I found the information both engaging and relevant.
I am guilty of all topics listed:)
My biggest challenge is with modifiers.
I enjoy writing in a descriptive way, as most writers/poets do, but I tend to keep adding to my verbs instead of selecting a stronger one to begin with. My thinking is the more I add description, the better the writing. Not true!
I plan to print this post so I can reread and use as a reference.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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We're all guilty sometimes. Description is great but it's stronger when there's more robust words. if you using modifier try to ensure it's strong and only use one. Sometimes though, you may need to be verbose. lol Many thanks. G
Comment from royowen
One of the extraordinary things about writing is one seems to sense from the outset these things you're pointing out, they should be automatic to the perceptive writer, but in the quagmire of emotion in the beginning, are sometimes lost. Repetition is a useful part of my writing armoury, but one needs a particular strong line worth repeating. Beautifully done G, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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One of the extraordinary things about writing is one seems to sense from the outset these things you're pointing out, they should be automatic to the perceptive writer, but in the quagmire of emotion in the beginning, are sometimes lost. Repetition is a useful part of my writing armoury, but one needs a particular strong line worth repeating. Beautifully done G, blessings Roy
Comment Written 14-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Spot on, Roy. If there's a reason and purpose behind it and it matters then it makes sense to do it. G
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Well done
