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I know how beautiful and courageous it is to dip the pen in the inkwell early on, then to stay motivated, finding other voices to keep you inspired. Never give up. Always dare to dream... In the electronic age, all can be heard. The depth of your audience is up to you.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Saying a lot with a little


In The Five Pearls, I decided on very concise writing. The flowers are there, but with less petals.

Example:

He carried his duffel over to the bus stop and sat down on a cool metal bench under a lean-to that was supposed to be a respite from the blistering Texas sun in summer. But it was long past summer now and the wind in the air tasted like dirty chalk.
A big sign was screwed to the fence next to the bus stop; words printed in big blood red letters:
DO NOT PICK UP HITCHIKERS