I've learned how to use many of them by reading the work of storytellers I admire. In this space, I can offer only the briefest description of how to use the writing tool, but I hope it is enough to help you build your own collection. Sentences and Paragraphs 1.Begin sentences with subjects and verbs, letting subordinate elements branch off to the right. Even a very long sentence can be clear and powerful when subject and verb make meaning early. 2.Use verbs in their strongest form, the simple present or past tense.
Strong verbs create action, save words, and reveal the players.
Beware of adverbs. The period acts as a stop sign. Any word next to the period plays jazz. Language 1.Observe word territory. Do not repeat a key word within a given space, unless you intend a specific effect.