Friday, January 6, 2006

REVISITING THE COW

Remember what Mama told you about men and their "Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free"? The same wisdom applies for writing and other works of art. If you make it neat and tidy, if you leave no loose ends or room for possibility, your reader will get fat and uninterested. Today, write something more open-ended, something that gives the reader some credit and leaves him or her with something to think about.

3 comments:

  1. What a great day tip. Leaving enough room for possibility is great advice...not just in writing but in life as well.

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  2. Your tips have inspired me for several weeks now, ever since I happened upon your blog. Thanks

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  3. MC - I believe we share more than one philosophy. Anna - glad to be of help. It's a tough job being a writer...

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