kampanaryo_spy wrote:
pats,
my being good to you is all about perpetuation of the writing race. you see, writers an endangered, and so we need recruits. 
i'm sharing with you now my FAVORITE among the 12 Writing Tips. (Underscoring all mine.)
TIP SIX: BE YOUR OWN HARSHEST CRITIC
Good writers are rarely satisfied. They write a word, then tap the delete key and start all over again. Multiple times. They're always trying to find a more compelling lead to draw in the reader, a stronger angle, more colorful quotes to spice up the story, a snappier conclusion leaves a lasting impression on the reader.
To be a good writer, you must constantly review your work. Once you’ve finished writing an article, take a short breather, walk around the house, have a coffee, and then read your story from start to end. When doing so, role-play the reader. Pretend you're reading the story for the first time.
Does the lead make you want to keep reading? Does it take you too long to learn what the story is about and why it's important to you? What questions do you have about the story? Are they answered in the order you would logically ask them? Was the conclusion memorable enough? Be your own harshest critic.
Do this until you are sufficiently satisfied with what you've got (as a good writer, you should NEVER be fully satisfied).
That’s a good tip. I know I owe you much and can’t repay you for anything, but my prayers I have for will always be there. Again, thank you.
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