On writing well (1)

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"Good writing has an aliveness that keeps the reader reading from one paragraph to the next"

It's all about writing well.

Ayodeji Awosika in his usual newsletter he sends daily just to making sure all writers thrive in their various niche; mentioned how this particular book has blessed him.
Thanks to Him, he didn't hoard the author's name and book title. It's a book with 24 Chapters.

This review isn't a planned one, its meant to keep my self on track, those willing to improve their writing craft and to help those who are jumping on the pages of this book anytime  soon, giving them insights as to what they will definitely come across. Each chapter will be as brief as possible.

Writing is putting ones thought on paper at the same time communicating with others. Writing is a craft, because you need to keep working on it, till you become perfect.

A man that runs away from his craft because he lacks inspiration is fooling himself.

If your job is writing, do it everyday. Do not say because you are stuck between some lines, you now give up so easily.

The beauty of writing is rewriting. That is; rewriting is the essence of writing. When putting down your thoughts, for it to come out well before publishing at all, you keep rewriting, rephrasing those statements.

Even if your paragraphs are coming out so well, there's always a need to go through them and rewrite.

Book Title: On writing well
Chapter: One (Transaction)
Author: Williams Zinsser

It's really juicy in there, Get the full sweetness of the book by. reading it. I'm sure you got value for your time.
See you in the next chapter.

Review: TheGracedPen'23
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