I love writing a lot. I like spending time trying to write, but sometimes I get frustrated with the results. I try to follow a couple of rules to make it better. First, I like using bigger words. It makes the writing more interesting. Second, don’t use basic sentences. If it says “So, I like writing,” said Bob, try changing it to “So, amended Bob, I delight in writing.” Another thing is do not add millions of names or contractions unless you have dialogue. And remember to add scenery and do not add more dialogue than is necessary (unless it sounds good), or else it is confusing. And do not make the book endlessly stretched and boring. So you could change this:
Elle sat on the shore at night petting the dog. She said, “I wish we could go and play.” She heard someone behind her so she turned around and saw her friend April walk up behind her and say, “Hi Elle do you want to go and play at the park bring the dog?” and they walked down the beach towards the park.
t0 this:
Elle plopped down on the sandy white shore with waves lapping at her feet, the moon sending beautiful streaks over the ocean. She stroked her hand through her shaggy dog’s matted fur. “I wish we could go and frolic in the park,” she sighed, speaking to the dog yet knowing it could not possibly understand her.
She heard footsteps softly pounding through the sand, and felt the granules against her back as the person came to a stop. “Hey, Elle. I was wondering if you wanted to go and mess around in the park,” laughed the person. She recognized them as her friend, April. Elle told April that she would love to, and together the duo headed down the beach towards the boardwalk that led to the park, the dog shagging after them, his fur making a brushy path in the sand.
I hope this helps you!
You have sparked ideas for my story with this post, however I will probably not follow through on them, because to me this is the most boring part of writing for me. Using big words and adding details to my writing I have never been able to do. Maybe, if you like you could give me ideas to make my story more detailed. Thank you for sparking my ideas for this story.
Those were great tips. I love the redo of the example. If you have more tips please post them!