5 Tiny Writing Tips That Arenβt Talked About Enough (but work for me)
These are some lowkey underrated tips Iβve seen floating around writing communities β the kind that donβt get flashy attention but seriously changed how I write.
1. Put βhe/she/theyβ at the start of the sentence less often.
Try switching up your sentence rhythm. Instead of
βShe walked to the window,β
try
βThe window creaked open under her touch.β
Keeps it fresh and stops the paragraph from sounding like a checklist.
2. Donβt describe everything β describe what matters.
Instead of listing every detail in a room, pick 2β3 objects that say something.
βA half-drunk mug of tea and a knife on the tableβ
sets a way stronger tone than
βThere was a wooden table, two chairs, and a shelf.β
3. Use beats instead of dialogue tags sometimes.
Instead of:
"I'm fine," she said.
Try:
"I'm fine." She wiped her hands on her skirt.
It helps shows emotion, and movement.
4. Write your first draft like no one will ever read it.
No pressure. No perfection. Just vibes. The point of draft one is to exist. Let it be messy and weird β future you will thank you for at least something to edit.
5. When stuck, ask: βWhatβs the most fun thing that could happen next?β
Not logical. Not realistic. FUN. It doesnβt have to stay β but chasing excitement can blast through writerβs block and give you ideas you actually want to write.
Whatβs a tip that unexpectedly helped with your writing? Let me know!! π
