Inspiration: 2 Important Writing Tips

The Merriman-Webster Dictionary defines inspiration as the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions.  Becoming inspired isn’t necessarily a weakness for me, as much as pulling my collective thoughts into a beautiful floral arrangement of words.  My writing style is like a story playing in my head which flows from my mind onto paper like a jigsaw puzzle until the pieces fit together properly.

Becky, a fellow author,  has inspired and challenged me to think differently with a few writing techniques to help mold my writing style.

Writing tip #1 Main character should be faced with a problem that he/she must resolve.  Wha-lah! In fact, I already started working this point in my re-writes.  I just didn’t know that it was sluggish until she spoke life into this tip. Who would’ve known, right?

Writing tip #2  Publishers are looking for kiddie lit which shows the love of family.  I feel the love as I write.  Does that count? My intent is to show the love of family.  However, the $10,000 question is, is it reflective to the reader?  Hmm, time to go back for a second look.

Writing well is just as much about reading.  Reading lots and lots and lots of kid-lit on the market  This can improve your writing style. I need to pull out our generous stash of children’s story books buried in the closet for a course in Kid Lit 101.  Do you have any easy readers titles to recommend?

This year, I’m looking forward to sculpting a better me out of the old me as I craft my writing skills.  Technology has bridged a gap for me to communicate with fellow authors.  A valuable asset needed to build my success as a serious writer.

Now that the lid is off the can of inspiration the old mind-greased, it’s time to get to work!

Before you leave, check out two new tabs I’ve added to my blog: Fellow Authors and Writing Tips for some inspiration of your own. Feel free to leave your inspirational web link to share with others in the comments.Save

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