Hello all!
Let's get down to business. Today's chapter dealt with structure and how to layout your writing. O'Neil had some real gems in this chapter so I won't delay this any further.
1. Show the story like a movie.
There are a million ways to say this, I just liked this phrase. It's all about visualization. It goes beyond painting a picture for your reader. You want them to be able to see everything you are describing in their head. The key to this is detail. Use as much detail as possible. Also, you need to use a lot of action verbs. This does more than illustrates an idea to your reader, it sends them to the location you are writing about.
2. Ground the reader.
This goes hand in hand with #1. You want to transport the reader to your destination. You want them to read this article and walk a mile in your shoes, confident that by the end of the piece, they feel like they were on the ground with you, experiencing everything you experience.
3. Once you understand the structure, you can bend the rules.
This is the best tip, hands down. There is nothing I love more than being told to break the rules when writing. It allows for so much freedom and creativity that it will just let you take your writing to the next level. Basic concepts are very important when trying a type of writing for the first time but, there is nothing better than being able to bring your own flare to the table.
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