“HOLD UP WAIT A MINUTE!”

                                                            Direction vs Speed

 

Has anyone said to you, you write like a second grader? Well, there’s a good reason for pointing that out.

No disrespect to second graders, we expect imperfect writing from eight-year-old’s.

There is much to be said about writers who disrespect the craft when they hurry and not give each detail their full attention.

Do I need to tell you how time seems to move at warp speed? We all seem to be in a perpetual rush to do everything. With little time to stop and contemplate goals in a life filled with mad dashes to complete one task before moving on to the next goal.

The problem with that is you’re more focused on speed than direction. This may not be an issue for everyone, but a major issue for writers.

Understanding the significance of deadlines and how they impact the importance to meet those demands. Still, much gets lost in translation if you don’t take the time to focus on story flow instead of how long it’ll take you to complete your project.

Writers know great manuscripts require equal parts concentration and direction. Speed isn’t part of this process.

I’m an avid reader with thousands of hours of reading time under my belt. Trust me, I can spot a speedy end because of the classic tells.

Nothing worse than a rushed ending. The plot is so thin you can spit through it. There is no clear path or direction. Even when the writer thinks it’s clever to zig-zag throughout the story.

Slow down, take your time, and develop a story worth writing and reading.

You may be under strict time constraints, but direction will always outweigh speed.

Even if you’re not a professional and know your book will never make it to publication. Still, it’s good practice to slow down and plan the completion.

Who knows, one day you may decide that you want to publish your work? If you’re an Indie writer, it is more crucial to ensure that your work is solid, which includes editing.

If you want to be respected as a writer, then you must write like a pro. Remember, we earn respect, but not given.

So just hold up. Take a few minutes to read what you’ve written because direction will always be more important than speed in any situation.