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A Fowl Approach to Writing Well When Words Fail You

9/5/2019

 
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Love It or Hate It
Whether or not you like to write, it seems most of us have to do some sort of writing at some point.

Email is ever-present, websites are all about content, content, content, and blogs can challenge the best of us.

Getting Started
When I'm struggling to begin a new writing project, big or small, I remind myself that getting something down on paper is a good first step. It can be an outline, a summary, or a list. Something, anything to get me started.

When Things Get Fuzzy
After two, three, or four rounds of writing, editing, and rewriting, things can get fuzzy. Overwhelm sets in and I'm burdened by the order of things. I worry about what it is I'm trying say, how much to say, and how to say it.


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That's when I revisit one of these books:

• Bird by Bird, Anne Lamott
• Writing Well, William Zinsser
• Words Fail Me, Patricia T. O'Conner

Revisiting them reminds me what it takes to write well. 


• In Bird by Bird, Anne Lamott, reminds me that I just need to start. Forget about word choice and form. Just write.

• On Writing Well by William Zinsser reminds me that good writing is all about rewriting and clearing the clutter.

• Words Fail Me is funny. Patricia T. O'Conner reminds me that each sentence has a job to do, that clarity is paramount, and it's OK to lighten up a bit.

I've read each one of these books cover to cover, many times. But it's hard to remember it all. When my writing gets the best of me, I grab one, read a chapter or two, take a deep breath, and get back to writing.

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If I can help, call 207-252-9757 or write today for a free consultation.


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