I came across a Rowan J Coleman youtube video titled, "What Good Writing Actually Means." It provides a refreshingly nuanced perspective that I found quite enlightening. The video is less than twelve minutes long. If anyone's interested, here's the link:
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Thanks for sharing the video, Sabrina Miller. Rowan said, "On the creative side, when a person comes to write a story, they may become so obsessed with following a formula -- following the rules -- they risk compromising what made their idea for a story special in the first place." I use the three-act structure, but if I came up with a unique idea that didn't fit in that structure, I'd let the story decide the structure.
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It's an interesting video. Should be watched. Not just about the writing process, but also how we judge the stories we consume.
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Good post! I follow Coleman on YouTube, he's got plenty of quality stuff. I particularly like his point about how alternative structures and approaches can be great if they're done well (just like everything else!). When I was in high school, we were taught to view the Shakespearean tragedies as 5 acts with the climax in the middle, breaking the story into equal parts rising action and falling action, a totally different kind of structure from the modern standard. I'd raise a pretty skeptical eyebrow at anyone who insisted that made Shakespeare a bad writer.
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Good writing is not just about correct grammar and punctuation; it's about engaging your audience and communicating your message effectively. Although everyone's style is different, there are certain hallmarks of good writing: clarity, coherence, and creativity. On the other hand, bad writing can be confusing, incoherent, or just plain boring. It is important to hone your skills and strive to improve. If you are having difficulty, don't hesitate to seek help from resources such as https://writemyessayonline.com/ They offer professional assistance tailored to your needs, whether it's refining your text or getting expert feedback. Remember that the journey to becoming a better writer is ongoing and worth the effort.
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Meh. Good writing gets you jobs. Bad writing gets you blogs & how-to articles