Funny words are the backbone of some of the most enjoyable stories in the English language. Whether it’s Roald Dahl’s frobscottle, Dr. Seuss’ thneeds, or even Douglas Adams’ Zaphod Beeblebrox, choosing the right word can win your story a permanent place in your readers’ hearts. That’s not to say that funny words are only important
There are wolves in a lot of great stories, but did you know there are also wolves in great writers? And it’s not just a coincidence (existentially terrifying as that would be) – those wolves are the key to being a successful author, or, at least, they are if you handle them correctly. That’s because
‘Show, don’t tell’ is classic advice for writers – something like a ‘golden rule’, delivered with complete surety and an authoritative tone by the last generation of authors to the next. This ‘set in stone’ approach drives many authors to try and pick it apart, but it’s survived so long for a reason: it is good
So you want to write a story. First of all, congratulations! Great authors don’t wait for inspiration – they tackle the job, forcing themselves to write and create. Not only will this enhance your craft and make you more susceptible to the creative muse, but it also makes it statistically more likely that you’ll stumble
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