How to Write by Colson Whitehead

Here are a few simple rules for writing compiled by Colson Whitehead that I happened to come across. The article was too good not to share. Even if you don’t agree with every statement or rule, the author brings up some interesting points. I especially like his take on the “show, don’t tell” rule, which he lists as Rule No. 1, and simply revises it with “show and tell.”

www.nytimes.com/2012/07/29/books/review/colson-whiteheads-rules-for-writing.html?_r=2&nl=books&emc=edit_bk_20120727

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