1 2 3 4 and Start Writing Like Hemingway

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1 2 3 4 and Start Writing Like Hemingway

19 March 2007

Author: Mind Posted under Writing

Sometimes I got stuck when I want to write on this blog, it was not because lack of idea but mainly because I don’t know how to write down my idea properly. My mother tongue is not English so I have to think twice before I write, first in my own language then I must translates it to English in my head. Perhaps you have noticed this from my writing style. Therefore I need an easy way to pass my ideas into a written sentence.

Recently I read article from Brian Clark on his Copyblogger about Hemingway’s writing style. He said that Ernest can teach us about effective writing. It sounds easy to do, but can I write in such a Hemingway’s way is another issue. But at least you know how Hemingway wrote his works.

Use short sentences. The good example of this rule, when he was challenged to tell an entire story in only 6 words: For sale: baby shoes, never used.
Use short first paragraphs. I admit that my first paragraph of this post is not a good example, you should use shorter model
Use vigorous English.. I’m learning to write on that way…. I hope someday I could acquired fast amount of vigorous vocabulary and use it to express my feelings
Be positive, not negative.. I like this idea… since positive thinking will improve your positive attitude as well as reducing stress.
Never have only 4 rules.. Ouch…. Brian you leave me in darkness…