Writing With StyleWriting With Style

A Conversation on the Art of Writing by Professor John Trimble

Getting Launched…Getting Launched…

Think of a belief that means something to you.

Think of a belief that makes you different from the masses.

Think of a belief that is based on your personal experiences…this will interest others.

Think of ways to teach the reader something.

Talk your ideas out as you write.Write as if explaining to a friend.For the ZERO DRAFT, avoid even

thinking about spelling, grammar, or the perfect sentence.

You have to let the madman out. The madman has got to be allowed to go wild. Then you can let the architect in and design the structure. After that, you can have the engineer come in and put it together. And then you let the janitor in to clean it up. The problem is, most people let the janitor in before they let the madman out.– Betty Sue Flowers, Professor at The University

of Texas