Do you know that your choice of words is as important as how you use them? Also, writing a compelling sentence often has a higher priority than writing a literally correct sentence. These concepts are part of what makes the editing process so powerful, and what makes the editor so valuable. Identifying weak areas and refining/editing the work can transform a good story into a great story.
The following is an example of weak narrative.
George looked out the window. He saw an airplane flying very low, and wondered if it would make it to the airport.
The author should find a way to infuse life into the narrative. There are many ways that can be accomplished, and here is one idea:
George couldn’t believe what he saw. “You’ll never make it to the airport; the plane is too low! Bring it up!” George yelled at the closed window. He couldn’t hear the crash, but a massive fireball and cloud of black smoke erupted as the commercial airliner plowed into the forest at 165 mph.
Changing the sentence structure not only energized the narrative, it also added depth to the story. This kind of writing prompts readers to keep turning the pages.
Let’s not waste our time by writing boring stories for bored people. Let’s offer them a dynamic adventure by …
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