I Asked the Best Writer I Know How to Write Better: This Is What He Said
You have to do something else first.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
— Maya Angelou
Most of us have read something and then thought that the words were beautifully written.
Most of us have been moved by writing — either moved to tears, or moved to laughter, and sometimes both.
Sometimes we can read something and be moved to action. Our beliefs can be changed. Our entire world can change — from one well-written book, article, or even passage.
Even though we live in a digital age, where pictures, video, and music have dominated nearly every aspect of our lives, written words can still be effective and powerful.
But what makes good writing? Or, phrased slightly differently, what makes a good writer?
I know many reading this have probably asked that exact question. For me, I write every day. As a lawyer, my job depends on my ability to write clearly and effectively. Moreover, one of my purposes in life is to share the truth through stories, and in order to do that, I need to write effectively.
