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Today is July 4th, 2016

 

"When you put your mind to it..."

By René Allen

There is something about placing an emphasis on a subject matter that pricks your soul that enables you to write like no one else on this planet can.

With so many topics to speak on, ultimately the topic you choose should matter more to you than any other in the current moment.  As it goes, moments pass...but your writing process should never allow any one particular  moment to pass wherein your scribeship hinges.  For that reason, you should always keep a notebook or journal handy.  For those Authors and Writers who know the meaning of capturing the lines as they spring forth, a tape recorder is a jewel to have.

Speak into the microphone on it dear Writer.  Let your words resonate on playback so as to feel the meaning of the story with every inflection of your voice.  You may find that the modulation of intonation or pitch in your voice changes -- that is what is known as "inflection".

Have you ever heard a Speaker or Poet who delivered a speech or poem with absolutely no inflection?  If so, then you are aware of what comes off to the listener as dry, dead, and/or unmeaningful words.  No one will want to continue to listen to someone with no rhythm or emphasis in the storylines they are delivering.  This includes both verbal and written words.

When you write, deliver your story with feeling.  It helps to become emotionally engaged as you write.  Picture your tale in your mind's eye.  See the drama unfold, and feel the emotions attached to your story.

Is your story sad, stressful, funny, or something that your Readers can relate to in such a way as to feel your story with each word  they read?

Let's take the example of writing a story about biking.  Biking can be fun.  It can also be an adventure.  And, some will tell you that it can also be dangerous.  Combine all of those elements together, and you can create a biking story that is an adventurous and dangerous tale that makes the Reader laugh or cry, depending upon the element of "danger".  If the biker in your story is on a path that takes them over a cliff, then the Reader will hang on to the story to see what happened to the biker -- did they get injured, or did something comical happen to them after going over the cliff?

Today's blog message is just to get you thinking about what you want to write next.  I'm sure it will be a wonderful read.  After all, amazing things can happen with the writing gift you possess ~ "When you put your mind to it..."

Just Write.....

Peace, Love & Light,

By René Allen

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