Writing: How to Make The Old New
For the writer, originality should always be the goal of his or her writing.
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The writing day for the Old Soldier is slowly coming to an end. Oh, there is still copy to read and comments to leave and maybe another quick blog post to put up and several more Triond titles to tweet, but most of the sweaty, dirty work has been done.
I may even take a quick nap before watching the news on public television.
But before the writing day is definitely over, I’d like to leave you with a thought about the nature of originality in online writing.
I have an email subscription to ProBlogger.
The experts at ProBlogger are always reminding bloggers not to just repeat what everyone else is reporting. Of course, this is excellent advice for any wordsmith, whether that person is a blogger or a content writer. No matter how common the subject matter may be, the writer must try to bring something, anything new to the table.
It can be a unique insight, a distinctive writing style or even a distinctive writing persona.
For a content writer, bringing originality to his or her content is a real challenge. Often times, content writers are unconcerned with originality. We just want to write, to get words down on the page, to hit that send button and in so doing say to the world, I’m still here and I’m still kicking.
Still, a kick in the right place will be certain to get your reader’s attention. After all, that is really why we are all writing, isn’t it? To get someone’s attention?
Here is a flash fiction story for your reading pleasure: Sex, Booze and a Short Memory.
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June 6th, 2011 at 4:03 pm
Yes, it is, for the most part. I have always liked to write and online services like this one allows me to write without a lot fuss and bother.
June 6th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
Thanks for the advice!
June 6th, 2011 at 4:17 pm
again Im enjoying your entries Hogan– and the add-ons LOL
Frank
June 6th, 2011 at 6:13 pm
hogan tnx for the advice!
June 6th, 2011 at 6:32 pm
This is great advice. I like to write about things that interest me and not necessarily what everyone else is writing.
June 6th, 2011 at 6:32 pm
That is so true isn’t it. We are all here for the attention. Why not? Good as usual Guy. Thanks
June 6th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
yes, originality is important. but when a writer creates a content, the topic is also written by other writers. some writers are probably just reading what others published, and repeat the information.
June 6th, 2011 at 9:45 pm
Good points. Originality and having a unique online personality are very important.
June 6th, 2011 at 10:48 pm
nice one.
June 6th, 2011 at 11:20 pm
I always look forward to your articles. Good info.
June 6th, 2011 at 11:57 pm
Very nicely emerged article thanks for sharing and giving me another tip
June 7th, 2011 at 1:20 am
Excellent article! Great advice here offered up for both newbie’s and seasoned writers.
June 7th, 2011 at 4:10 am
We are just human-and sometimes we repeat ourselves-but that does not mean we shoul not try
June 7th, 2011 at 6:14 am
Oringinality is hard especial with short stories. Readers will expect a twist in the tale expect originality every time but as you yourself have said before a short story should realy only have two or three characters and finding new plots is very hard considering the access readers have to TV and film and e-books etc its getting harder to think of anything or scenario that hasn’t be done covered and done again! Good insight here. LB
June 10th, 2011 at 9:05 am
Great tips.
June 10th, 2011 at 1:58 pm
great info