25 Words of Writing Wisdom From the readers of Writing Frameworks writingframeworks.blogspot.com

“ It is with words as with sunbeams. The more they are condensed, the deeper they burn. ” ~Robert Southey

Exaggerate with specific details not flowery adjectival phrases. Get to the point quickly and don't assume your reader must know everything to "get" your story. - Mike Fisher

Be yourself. Let your personality, humor, sarcasm shine through. Don't try to use $50 words when $10 ones will do. KISS--Keep it simple, stupid. - Mrs. Brown Dog

Writers write to create pictures in the minds of readers, so write in a way that the reader can see what is on your mind. - Shelly Burns

Just start. Get out of your own way. Let your stories write themselves. Don't avoid the rocks in your path. They provide you new direction. - Angela

Words sometimes fail us. Don't obsess over perfection, start with what feels close and let your story unfold. The right word will eventually introduce itself. - Jennifer

Think. Feel. Watch. Write what you know and what you think you know. Find your voice and shout it! Take risks. Play! - Theresa

Flickr Photo Credits Slide 2: Sunbeams http://www.flickr.com/photos/algo/299417419/ Slide 3 : Mystery Flower http://www.flickr.com/photos/crayzy_ray/492379278/ Slide 4: Money http://www.flickr.com/photos/leacayoung/2469220974/ Slide 5: My Mind is Elsewhere http://www.flickr.com/photos/rosie_hardy/2593383620/ Slide 6: Sorcerer's Path-Daly Point http://www.flickr.com/photos/maritimelight/343385760/ Slide 7: Unfolding Beauty! http://www.flickr.com/photos/83551948@N00/449917505/ Slide 8: Amelia at the Fair! (2008) T. Gray